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Brasília
City in Distrito Federal, Brazil
Overview
Brasília, the capital of Brazil, is renowned for its unique modernist architecture and orderly layout designed by Oscar Niemeyer and Lúcio Costa. As the seat of government, the city blends striking civic monuments, green spaces, and a lively cultural scene.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Brazil
Federal District
Distrito Federal
Population
2,996,899
Time Zone
America/Sao_Paulo
Coordinates
-15.78°, -47.93°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost
$1,493
Local Cost
$710
Local Income
$650
Cashless
70
English
25
Temperature
22.2°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
20.7°C
Record High
39.9°C
Record Low
7.6°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
1300 mm
Internet Speed
256 Mbps
Upload
205 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
22
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
3
Parks
18
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BSB
Distance
10 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 14 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 83/100.
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