Fortaleza

What you need to know about Fortaleza

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About Fortaleza

You gotta be kidding me.. i lived in Fortaleza for 5 years. Safety is almost non existent, only in 1-2 limited neighborhoods. There are not so many things to do in the city and you can only walk around beiramar beach, otherwise you have to take an uber because you feel unsafe while walking. You see nobody on the streets but beggers. The hospitals are the worst public ones usually don't have a doctor, and private ones has long queues besides expensive price you pay, the city is dirty, the main beach was infested with rats just last month. It's kinda cheap but the quality of life is bad and not worth living there. It's only a good spot for a week if you enjoy beach imo.

Nomad Guide of Fortaleza

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Continent :

Latin America

Country :

brazil

Weather :

30°C + Humidity 69% = 35°C Feel

Internet Speed :

11 Mbps

Insurance :

Safetywing

Air Quality :

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Best Neighborhood :

Upcoming Neighborhood :

Power :

115V230V60Hz

Average Trip Length :

9 Days

Best Taxi App :

Uber

10 BRL to USD :

$1.94 USD

Tap Water Quality :

No, not drinkable

Visitor per year :

N/A Visitors

Tourist now :

N/A tourists

Population :

862750 people

GDP per capita :

$8649 / year

Population Density :

♀️ not busy: 15x15m (225m²) per person

Gender Ratio (Expats) :

H 42% / F 58%

Religious Gouvernment :

Non-religious

Appartement Listing :

Online electronics shop :

Mercado Livre

Weather in Fortaleza

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Cost of Living in Fortaleza

Discover the cost of living in Fortaleza with our data source. Compare expenses for housing, food, transportation, and more to make informed decisions about your budget. Stay informed and make the most of your money in Fortaleza.

Cost of Living for Expats :

$895/mo

Cost of Living for Nomads :

$1,551/mo

Cost of Living for Families :

$1,943/mo

Cost of Living for Local :

$555/mo

Cost of coffee :

$0.97

Rent for 1 bedroom :

$410/mo

Dinner:

$4.52

Beer :

$2.87

Coca Cola :

$1.25

Tax for 50k income :

$3,200

Tax for 100k income :

$10,460

Tax for 250k income :

$28,475

Pros and Cons Living in Fortaleza

Like many other cities Fortaleza have a lot of advantages to offer its residents and visitors, but it also has its fair share of drawbacks. We have made this pros and cons table to help you better vizualize them.

Pros

✅ Affordable to live
✅ Fast internet
✅ Lots of fun stuff to do
✅ Warm now
✅ Warm all year round
✅ Good air quality on average
✅ Spacious and not crowded
✅ Easy to make friends
✅ High quality of education
✅ Great hospitals
✅ Democratic
✅ Safe for women
✅ Very friendly to LGBTQ+
✅ Not many people smoke tobacco

Cons

❌ Freedom of speech is weak
❌ Not very safe
❌ Very sweaty and humid now
❌ Difficult to do business
❌ Roads can be dangerous
❌ People don't speak English well
❌ Not family friendly

Quality of Life in Fortaleza

No Data for now.

Visa Requirements in Fortaleza

No Data for now.

Security and Crime in Fortaleza

Stay informed on security and crime in Fortaleza with updated information on crime rates, types of crimes and measures being taken. Ensure personal safety by staying informed and taking steps to protect yourself and loved ones. Help keep Fortaleza safe.

Medium Crime rate

Normal Security Index

Polution and Air Quality in Fortaleza

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Thailand

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Air Quality

Moderate

17 Mbps

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FEELS 18°

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Cities near Fortaleza to visit

There are several cities and places close to Fortaleza worth your visit. In addition to sightseeing in Fortaleza, spare some time to discover the surroundings of the city.
You can discover Natal, Goiania, Belem, Belo Horizonte, and Recife, who are a few kilometres away either by car or public transport.

Natal

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Air Quality

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FEELS 34°

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$1,362/mo

Goiania

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Air Quality

Good

5 Mbps

FEELS 33°

$1,985/mo

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You gotta be kidding me.. i lived in Fortaleza for 5 years. Safety is almost non existent, only in 1-2 limited neighborhoods. There are not so many things to do in the city and you can only walk around beiramar beach, otherwise you have to take an uber because you feel unsafe while walking. You see nobody on the streets but beggers. The hospitals are the worst public ones usually don't have a doctor, and private ones has long queues besides expensive price you pay, the city is dirty, the main beach was infested with rats just last month. It's kinda cheap but the quality of life is bad and not worth living there. It's only a good spot for a week if you enjoy beach imo.