Living in Santos
Santos is a city in São Paulo, Brazil, home to 418,608 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are expat professionals (top 3%, #64 of 2,321), city lovers (top 4%, #31 of 883), car-free households (top 4%, #30 of 832).
Residents418,608
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport49 km (Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km1,758,100 people
Sea coast1 km
Terrain around itabout 0 m, height range 590 m
Main railway line1.4 km
Distance to Brasília924 km
Within 10 km1,421,204 people
Greater areaGreater Santos, the core
LandscapeBrazilian Highlands
Winter daylight13 h 37 min, sunset 22:52
See Santos on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Santos
- The landscape belongs to Brazilian Highlands.
- It is right on the coast of the South Atlantic Ocean.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 13 h 37 min and sets around 22:52; in late June it sets around 22:27.
How Santos 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 São Paulo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 51 | #1,176 of 1,704 | #256 of 363 | Map |
| Low-income household | 77 | #123 of 2,321 | #45 of 390 | Map |
| Low-income family | 63 | #479 of 1,704 | #118 of 363 | Map |
| Single parent | 65 | #480 of 1,704 | #121 of 363 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 63 | #1,225 of 1,704 | #268 of 363 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 66 | #1,390 of 1,704 | #319 of 363 | Map |
| Early retiree | 54 | #2,308 of 2,321 | #382 of 390 | Map |
| Single professional | 85 | #44 of 1,100 | #18 of 316 | Map |
| Young professional | 87 | #42 of 994 | #18 of 302 | Map |
| DINKS | 88 | #46 of 883 | #22 of 280 | Map |
| Remote worker | 72 | #440 of 2,321 | #171 of 390 | Map |
| Commuter | 89 | #84 of 1,028 | #34 of 310 | Map |
| Car-free household | 90 | #30 of 832 | #11 of 269 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #301 of 449 | #127 of 193 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #177 of 1,704 | #62 of 363 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 72 | #123 of 2,321 | #44 of 390 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 86 | #31 of 883 | #12 of 280 | Map |
| Expat professional | 86 | #64 of 2,321 | #27 of 390 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 77 | #166 of 1,704 | #59 of 363 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 6 | #2,274 of 2,321 | #350 of 390 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 19 | #224 of 1,598 | #84 of 390 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 46 | #313 of 2,321 | #39 of 390 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 15 | #2,226 of 2,321 | #309 of 390 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 66 | #241 of 2,321 | #72 of 390 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 80 | #64 of 2,321 | #23 of 390 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 38 | #2,297 of 2,321 | #389 of 390 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #206 of 625 | #21 of 116 | Map |
| Business owner | 88 | #183 of 2,321 | #112 of 390 | Map |
| Digital native | 68 | #43 of 1,100 | #22 of 316 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- São Vicente 6 km
- Guarujá 9 km
- Praia Grande 9 km
- Cubatão 12 km
- Bertioga 23 km
- Rio Grande da Serra 25 km
- Ribeirão Pires 29 km
- Mongaguá 33 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.