Living in Florianópolis
Florianópolis is a city in Santa Catarina, Brazil, home to 508,826 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who put healthcare first (top 1%, #5 of 1,704), expat professionals (top 3%, #63 of 2,321), movers on a budget (top 3%, #64 of 2,321).
Residents508,826
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport8 km (Hercílio Luz International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km1,114,500 people
Sea coast1 km
Climate typeHumid subtropical (Cfa)
Terrain around itabout 30 m, height range 80 m
Main railway line71.1 km
Distance to Brasília1,315 km
Within 10 km814,225 people
Greater areaGreater Florianópolis, 3 km out
Winter daylight13 h 53 min, sunset 23:09
See Florianópolis on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Florianópolis
- It is right on the coast of the South Atlantic Ocean.
- It is part of Greater Florianópolis, 3 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 53 min and sets around 23:09; in late June it sets around 22:28.
How Florianópolis 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 Santa Catarina | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 60 | #555 of 1,704 | #36 of 86 | Map |
| Low-income household | 78 | #78 of 2,321 | #1 of 99 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #51 of 1,704 | #3 of 86 | Map |
| Single parent | 71 | #55 of 1,704 | #3 of 86 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 77 | #116 of 1,704 | #27 of 86 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 80 | #250 of 1,704 | #19 of 86 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #880 of 2,321 | #75 of 99 | Map |
| Single professional | 83 | #78 of 1,100 | #1 of 64 | Map |
| Young professional | 85 | #75 of 994 | #1 of 61 | Map |
| DINKS | 84 | #101 of 883 | #1 of 57 | Map |
| Remote worker | 82 | #92 of 2,321 | #4 of 99 | Map |
| Commuter | 89 | #82 of 1,028 | #1 of 62 | Map |
| Car-free household | 88 | #63 of 832 | #1 of 54 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #291 of 449 | #19 of 25 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 75 | #80 of 1,704 | #1 of 86 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 76 | #64 of 2,321 | #1 of 99 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 84 | #60 of 883 | #1 of 57 | Map |
| Expat professional | 86 | #63 of 2,321 | #1 of 99 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 90 | #5 of 1,704 | #1 of 86 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 17 | #2,169 of 2,321 | #94 of 99 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 22 | #62 of 1,598 | #7 of 99 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 35 | #787 of 2,321 | #64 of 99 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 27 | #2,145 of 2,321 | #92 of 99 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 77 | #86 of 2,321 | #4 of 99 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 83 | #26 of 2,321 | #1 of 99 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #293 of 2,321 | #22 of 99 | Map |
| Coastal living | 78 | #47 of 625 | #21 of 53 | Map |
| Business owner | 88 | #186 of 2,321 | #1 of 99 | Map |
| Digital native | 67 | #76 of 1,100 | #1 of 64 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Trindade (Santa Catarina) 3 km
- Campinas (Santa Catarina) 6 km
- São José (Santa Catarina, 270,299 residents) 8 km
- Ribeirão da Ilha 12 km
- Palhoça 13 km
- Biguaçu 15 km
- Santo Amaro da Imperatriz 25 km
- Governador Celso Ramos 31 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.