Updated 25 October 2026
Quick answer: In Brazil in 2026, the minimum wage is R$1,621/month (about $321 a month full time); mortgage rates are about 11.19%; the state pension age is 65 men / 62 women. The table below puts 7 everyday money measures for Brazil side by side and ranks each one against the other countries in our data, using official figures from national statistics offices, central banks, the OECD and Eurostat.
Most comparisons of Brazil look at one number at a time. This page gathers the figures that matter for working, buying a home, paying bills and retiring in Brazil, so you can see them together and see how Brazil compares. Each section links to our full guide for that topic, which covers every country and lists the original sources, and each dataset can be downloaded free.
Brazil at a Glance
| Measure | Brazil | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | R$1,621/month (≈ $321/month) | 5th lowest of 38 |
| Pay rise forecast 2027 | 4.5% (inflation %) | 10th highest of 29 |
| Mortgage rate | 11.19% (Caixa lowest rate, 2026) | Highest of 31 |
| State pension age | 65 men / 62 women | 17th highest of 39 |
| Pension (share of pay) | 97.5% of net pay | 2nd highest of 50 |
| Bank deposit protection | R$250,000 per person, per bank | — |
| Inheritance tax (children) | top rate 8% | — |
Rank compares Brazil with the other countries in each dataset; "highest" means the largest value. "—" means the measure isn't ranked.
Minimum Wage in Brazil (2026)
The legal minimum wage in Brazil is R$1,621/month. For a month of full-time work that is about $321 at current exchange rates, 5th lowest of 38 countries in our comparison. From 1 January 2026, up 6.8%.
Full table for every country, with sources: Minimum Wage by Country 2026: Hourly and Monthly Rates in US Dollars. Download the data (CSV).
Pay Rises in Brazil: 2027 Forecast
Employers in Brazil expect to raise salaries by 4.5% in 2027 (median of the major pay surveys), after 4.2% in 2026. With inflation at % (), that is roughly flat in real terms.
Full table for every country, with sources: Salary Increase Forecasts 2027 by Country: Every Major Survey in One Table. Download the data (CSV).
Mortgage Rates in Brazil (2026)
The typical mortgage rate in Brazil is 11.19% (Caixa lowest rate, 2026), the highest of 31 countries we compare.
Caixa's lowest rate plus TR (reference rate); private banks 10.3% to 11.7% plus TR. Subsidised Minha Casa Minha Vida loans are far lower.
Full table for every country, with sources: Mortgage Rates by Country 2026: Where Buying a Home Costs the Most. Download the data (CSV).
Retirement Age in Brazil
The state pension age in Brazil is 65 men / 62 women for people reaching it in 2026; the earliest you can claim is —. Future change: none legislated. Minimum ages set by the 2019 reform, with at least 15 years of contributions (20 for men who started after 2019).
Full table for every country, with sources: Retirement Age by Country 2026: State Pension Ages in 39 Countries. Download the data (CSV).
How Much the State Pension Pays in Brazil
A full-career average earner in Brazil can expect a mandatory pension worth about 97.5% of their previous net pay, 2nd most generous of 50 countries (OECD average 63.2%). Low earner (half the average wage): 96%. High earner (twice the average): 88%.
Full table for every country, with sources: State Pension Amounts by Country 2026: How Much Retirees Actually Get. Download the data (CSV).
How Much of Your Money Is Protected in Brazil
Bank deposits in Brazil are protected up to R$250,000 per depositor, per bank (about $49,500), under the FGC scheme. Money in payment apps and e-money wallets is usually not covered.
Full table for every country, with sources: Deposit Insurance Limits by Country 2026: How Much of Your Money Is Protected. Download the data (CSV).
Inheritance Tax in Brazil
Brazil has itcmd (state tax). Children can receive Varies by state tax-free, and the top rate for children is 8%, 13th highest of 28 countries. States set rates up to 8%; the 2023 tax reform requires progressive rates.
Full table for every country, with sources: Inheritance Tax by Country 2026: Thresholds, Rates and Who Pays. Download the data (CSV).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage in Brazil in 2026?
The minimum wage in Brazil is R$1,621/month, about $321 a month for full-time work. That is 5th lowest of 38 countries. From 1 January 2026, up 6.8%.
What is the average pay rise in Brazil for 2027?
Pay surveys forecast an average salary increase of 4.5% in Brazil for 2027, against inflation of %.
What are mortgage rates in Brazil right now?
Mortgage rates in Brazil are about 11.19% (Caixa lowest rate, 2026). Caixa's lowest rate plus TR (reference rate); private banks 10.3% to 11.7% plus TR. Subsidised Minha Casa Minha Vida loans are far lower.
What is the retirement age in Brazil?
The state pension age in Brazil is 65 men / 62 women in 2026, with the earliest claim at —. Legislated change: None legislated.
How much is the state pension in Brazil?
In Brazil, mandatory pensions replace about 97.5% of an average earner's net pay after a full career, against an OECD average of 63.2%.
How much money is insured in a bank in Brazil?
Deposits in Brazil are insured up to R$250,000 per person, per bank.
Is there inheritance tax in Brazil?
Yes. Children can inherit Varies by state tax-free in Brazil; above that the top rate for children is 8%.
Compare Brazil With Other Countries
See every country side by side in Compare Countries 2026: Minimum Wage, Tax, Mortgage Rates, Energy and Pension Age in 35 Countries, or open a country page: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States.
Related Guides
- Minimum Wage by Country 2026: Hourly and Monthly Rates in US Dollars
- Salary Increase Forecasts 2027 by Country: Every Major Survey in One Table
- Mortgage Rates by Country 2026: Where Buying a Home Costs the Most
- Retirement Age by Country 2026: State Pension Ages in 39 Countries
- State Pension Amounts by Country 2026: How Much Retirees Actually Get
- Deposit Insurance Limits by Country 2026: How Much of Your Money Is Protected
- Inheritance Tax by Country 2026: Thresholds, Rates and Who Pays
- How Much Emergency Fund Do You Need? (With Calculator)
Figures checked against the official sources listed in each linked guide in October 2026. Exchange-rate conversions are approximate. This page is for information and isn't financial or legal advice.
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