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Study in Belém

This guide explains student life in Belém, Brazil, including an estimated monthly student budget of $359, Equatorial climate with hot, humid weather and significant rainfall year-round., VITEM IV (Student Visa) guidance, 26 universities. Explore verified details for Brazil below.

Belém, Brazil
Belém, Brazil — photo via Wikimedia Commons

Student living overview

Estimated monthly total
$359
Climate
Equatorial climate with hot, humid weather and significant rainfall year-round.
Safety score
30/100
English friendliness
20%
Student visa
VITEM IV (Student Visa)
Work while studying
The VITEM IV student visa generally does not permit ordinary paid employment in Brazil.

Estimated monthly costs in USD

  • Rent$259
  • Food$100

Rent is for ashare of a 50m² apartment, based on UFPA's published average rent of R$ 2,591.50.

Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.

Potential advantages

  • Rich Amazonian culture and unique local gastronomy
  • Gateway to the Amazon rainforest
  • Lower cost of living compared to Southern Brazil
  • Home to major federal universities like UFPA

Considerations

  • High humidity and frequent heavy rain
  • Safety and security concerns in many neighborhoods
  • Limited English spoken outside academic circles

Student housing in Belém

Explore published residence details, room options and provider information for Belém, Brazil. Confirm prices and availability directly with each provider.

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Universities in Belém

No published university profiles are currently linked to this city.

Official sources

Follows the Universidade Federal do Pará (UFPA) Farmabio program's published cost of living estimates, which cite a basic food basket of R$ 500 and an apartment rent of R$ 2,591.50 (halved here to estimate a shared flat), converted to USD. Transport and leisure are not officially published. Figures apply to Current.

Figures for Belém are taken from the published official student budgets listed below, shown in USD for a typical student. Costs vary by housing, lifestyle and exchange rate — always confirm fees, visa and work rules with the university or the official government source before you commit. Cost year: Current. Last reviewed November 2026.

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