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Study in Caxias

This guide explains student life in Caxias, Brazil, including an estimated monthly student budget of $517, Caxias do Sul has a subtropical highland climate with warm summers and cool winters., VITEM IV (Student Visa) guidance, 3 universities. Explore verified details for Brazil below.

Caxias, Brazil
Caxias, Brazil — photo via Wikimedia Commons

Student living overview

Estimated monthly total
$517
Climate
Caxias do Sul has a subtropical highland climate with warm summers and cool winters.
Safety score
50/100
English friendliness
20%
Student visa
VITEM IV (Student Visa)
Work while studying
International students on a VITEM IV visa are generally not permitted to work in Brazil.

Estimated monthly costs in USD

  • Rent$150
  • Food$265
  • Transport$42
  • Leisure$60

Rent is for aroom in a shared student house (república) in Brazil.

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

Potential advantages

  • Affordable cost of living compared to major global cities
  • Home to the University of Caxias do Sul (UCS)
  • Rich Italian-Brazilian cultural heritage

Considerations

  • Limited English proficiency among locals
  • Fewer international student resources than São Paulo or Rio
  • Public transport options are basic

Student housing in Caxias

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Universities in Caxias

No published university profiles are currently linked to this city.

Official sources

Follows general student housing estimates for Brazil and local cost of living data for Caxias do Sul, converted to USD. Figures apply to 2026.

Figures for Caxias are researched estimates and are not taken from an official published budget, 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: 2026. Last reviewed September 2026.

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