Atlas by RikezasBest Brazilian state capitals to live in (2026)
All 27 state capitals ranked: taxes, cost of living, safety, currency and quality of life, with each city's own data.
Top three: Brasília (5.26), Florianópolis (5.09), Porto Alegre (5.07). Data from Oct 22, 2026.
| # | Place | Score (out of 10) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BrasíliaBrazil | 5.26 | cost US$ 1,044/month | compare with Manaus |
| 2 | FlorianópolisBrazil | 5.09 | cost US$ 1,186/month | compare with Manaus |
| 3 | Porto AlegreBrazil | 5.07 | cost US$ 997/month | compare with Manaus |
| 4 | São PauloBrazil | 5.06 | cost US$ 1,201/month | compare with Manaus |
| 5 | CuritibaBrazil | 4.97 | cost US$ 1,016/month | compare with Manaus |
| 6 | Belo HorizonteBrazil | 4.92 | cost US$ 1,014/month | compare with Manaus |
| 7 | GoiâniaBrazil | 4.92 | cost US$ 929/month | compare with Manaus |
| 8 | VitóriaBrazil | 4.89 | cost US$ 1,095/month | compare with Manaus |
| 9 | Porto VelhoBrazil | 4.84 | cost US$ 664/month | compare with Manaus |
| 10 | AracajuBrazil | 4.82 | cost US$ 834/month | compare with Manaus |
| 11 | CuiabáBrazil | 4.82 | cost US$ 1,016/month | compare with Manaus |
| 12 | Rio BrancoBrazil | 4.82 | cost US$ 579/month | compare with Manaus |
| 13 | Boa VistaBrazil | 4.80 | cost US$ 672/month | compare with Manaus |
| 14 | PalmasBrazil | 4.77 | cost US$ 972/month | compare with Manaus |
| 15 | NatalBrazil | 4.74 | cost US$ 942/month | compare with Manaus |
| 16 | Campo GrandeBrazil | 4.73 | cost US$ 838/month | compare with Manaus |
| 17 | TeresinaBrazil | 4.67 | cost US$ 799/month | compare with Manaus |
| 18 | Rio de JaneiroBrazil | 4.66 | cost US$ 1,159/month | compare with Manaus |
| 19 | MacapáBrazil | 4.60 | cost US$ 635/month | compare with Manaus |
| 20 | FortalezaBrazil | 4.57 | cost US$ 921/month | compare with Manaus |
| 21 | João PessoaBrazil | 4.57 | cost US$ 1,016/month | compare with Manaus |
| 22 | BelémBrazil | 4.47 | cost US$ 1,108/month | compare with Manaus |
| 23 | ManausBrazil | 4.47 | cost US$ 1,006/month | |
| 24 | São LuísBrazil | 4.47 | cost US$ 1,055/month | compare with Manaus |
| 25 | SalvadorBrazil | 4.42 | cost US$ 1,038/month | compare with Manaus |
| 26 | RecifeBrazil | 4.40 | cost US$ 1,116/month | compare with Manaus |
| 27 | MaceióBrazil | 4.35 | cost US$ 1,042/month | compare with Manaus |
How the list is made: Atlas score with the Balanced weights (30/25/20/15/10). Cost of living, safety, purchasing power, health and air are each capital's own; taxes, currency and politics are Brazil's. Every number has its source on the place page.