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Cacoal, Brazil

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$700
Retiree Score
30.0
Safety Index
55.4
Healthcare
3 facilities

This is coffee country, not a tourist destination. Cacoal, Brazil sits deep in Rondînia state with a sparse population density—you’ll feel the isolation if you’re used to city bustle. The tropical savanna climate means hot, dry winters and wet summers, but infrastructure here isn’t built for extremes; expect occasional power hiccups during heavy rains.

Expats in Cacoal are rare, and English speakers even rarer—nearly everyone over age 6 has some schooling, but that doesn’t mean bilingualism. The airport connects you to bigger hubs, but this is a place for those who want quiet, low costs, and don’t mind handling bureaucracy in Portuguese. If you need international community or urban amenities, keep moving.

Can I afford Cacoal?

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Cacoal

You could save

2,300/mo

Savings Rate77%

Monthly Costs

Rent $280
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$420

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
77/100
Retiree Score
(i)
30/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
50/100
đŸ’»Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
Meets Brazil Digital Nomad Visa Income Rule.
55
Safety
3
Healthcare
50
Walkability
5
Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L) *$1
Bread (loaf) *$1
Eggs (12) *$2
Rice (1kg) *$1
Chicken (1kg) *$4

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$8
Meal (Mid-range) *$12
Cappuccino *$2
Water (0.33L) *$1

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) *$57
Mobile Plan (mo) *$9
Gym (mo) *$16
Cinema Ticket *$5

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) $168
1BR Outside (mo) *$149
3BR Center (mo) $318
3BR Outside (mo) *$295

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
low
Expat Community
medium
Top Neighborhoods
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Best For
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🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet
—
Temperature
—
Annual Rainfall
1351 mm
Coworking Spaces
—
Best Months to Visit
May, Jun, Jul, Aug

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cacoal

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Cacoal has a population of approximately 78,934 people.

A single person can expect to spend around $700 per month in Cacoal, including rent. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center costs approximately $280/month.

The nearest airport to Cacoal is PVH, approximately 405km away.

Cacoal is considered moderate in terms of safety, with a safety index of 55.4. As with any city abroad, expats should research specific neighborhoods before committing to a location.

Portuguese-speaking FIRE types who want dirt-cheap living and don’t need cosmopolitan perks. Digital nomads will struggle with spotty internet outside the center.

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