Living in Fortaleza
Fortaleza is a city in Ceará, Brazil, home to 2,400,000 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are expat professionals (top 1%, #5 of 2,321), single professionals (top 1%, #4 of 1,100), young professionals (top 1%, #4 of 994).
Residents2,400,000
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport7 km (Pinto Martins International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km3,299,200 people
Sea coast1 km
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line1.9 km
Distance to Brasília1,688 km
Within 10 km2,400,000 people
Greater areaGreater Fortaleza, 6 km out
Winter daylight12 h 20 min, sunset 21:43
See Fortaleza on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Fortaleza
- It is right on the coast of the South Atlantic Ocean.
- It is part of Greater Fortaleza, 6 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 12 h 20 min and sets around 21:43; in late June it sets around 22:33.
How Fortaleza ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Brazil. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In Brazil | In Ceará | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 49 | #1,242 of 1,704 | #68 of 105 | Map |
| Low-income household | 75 | #171 of 2,321 | #4 of 131 | Map |
| Low-income family | 62 | #548 of 1,704 | #16 of 105 | Map |
| Single parent | 65 | #489 of 1,704 | #12 of 105 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #917 of 1,704 | #36 of 105 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 73 | #746 of 1,704 | #22 of 105 | Map |
| Early retiree | 58 | #2,241 of 2,321 | #131 of 131 | Map |
| Single professional | 91 | #4 of 1,100 | #1 of 39 | Map |
| Young professional | 92 | #4 of 994 | #1 of 30 | Map |
| DINKS | 94 | #4 of 883 | #1 of 25 | Map |
| Remote worker | 75 | #291 of 2,321 | #8 of 131 | Map |
| Commuter | 89 | #81 of 1,028 | #4 of 33 | Map |
| Car-free household | 97 | #4 of 832 | #1 of 23 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #259 of 449 | #4 of 8 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #182 of 1,704 | #4 of 105 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 70 | #170 of 2,321 | #4 of 131 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 94 | #4 of 883 | #1 of 25 | Map |
| Expat professional | 92 | #5 of 2,321 | #1 of 131 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 81 | #106 of 1,704 | #4 of 105 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 6 | #2,270 of 2,321 | #131 of 131 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 19 | #1,522 of 2,321 | #92 of 131 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 13 | #2,242 of 2,321 | #131 of 131 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 68 | #208 of 2,321 | #8 of 131 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 81 | #50 of 2,321 | #3 of 131 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #336 of 2,321 | #33 of 131 | Map |
| Coastal living | 74 | #126 of 625 | #6 of 29 | Map |
| Business owner | 93 | #30 of 2,321 | #3 of 131 | Map |
| Digital native | 73 | #5 of 1,100 | #1 of 39 | Map |
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.