Student city guide
Study in Brasília
This guide explains student life in Brasília, Brazil, including an estimated monthly student budget of $500, Tropical savanna climate with a warm, rainy summer and a distinct, very dry winter., VITEM IV (Student Visa) guidance, 59 universities. Explore verified details for Brazil below.

Student living overview
- Estimated monthly total
- $500
- Climate
- Tropical savanna climate with a warm, rainy summer and a distinct, very dry winter.
- Safety score
- 55/100
- English friendliness
- 25%
- Student visa
- VITEM IV (Student Visa)
- Work while studying
- International students on a VITEM IV visa are strictly prohibited from engaging in remunerated employment in Brazil.
Estimated monthly costs in USD
- Rent$120
- Food$250
- Transport$50
- Leisure$80
Rent is for An individual room in an on-campus student apartment at the University of Brasília.
Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.
Potential advantages
- Home to the University of Brasília (UnB), a top-ranked tuition-free federal university
- High quality of life with abundant green spaces and parks
- Unique modernist architecture and highly organized urban planning
Considerations
- One of the most expensive cities in Brazil for daily living
- City layout is heavily car-dependent, making public transit less convenient
- Extremely dry weather and low humidity during the winter months
Student housing in Brasília
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