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São Vicente, Brazil City Intelligence

São Vicente is an indexed city in Brazil (South America), with a metropolitan population of about ~330K. This profile brings together deterministic city-intelligence indicators for São Vicente spanning cost of living, climate, safety and quality of life, economy and jobs, education, and healthcare. São Vicente is a south america city of about ~330K in Brazil. On the composite city-intelligence score, São Vicente sits below the indexed median, with practical gaps to close (62/100).

Last updated
2026-05-16
Data year
2025
Population
~330K
View of São Vicente, Brazil

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Composite profile

Overall score

62/100

Use the São Vicente profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Brazil and across South America, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations.

Overall62/100
Affordability68/100
Air quality57/100
Energy71/100

Overall city intelligence

Mixed

62/100

Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.

Data confidence

Directional

Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.

Verified utility layers

See country hub

Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.

São Vicente data table

The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.

São Vicente city intelligence data table
MetricValueContext
Overall score62/100Composite score across major city intelligence modules.
Cost of Living68/100São Vicente's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality57/100São Vicente's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy71/100São Vicente's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety67/100São Vicente's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed67/100São Vicente's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk71/100São Vicente's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
Resilience71/100Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context.

Safety

Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.

Safety

Overall safety48/100
Low crime48/100
Personal safety48/100
Night safety44/100
Road safety52/100

São Vicente scores below average for safety in our index (48/100); research neighborhoods and take standard precautions.

Quality of Life

A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.

Quality of Life

Quality of life64/100
Healthcare60/100
Education64/100
Green space92/100
Cleanliness51/100
Infrastructure62/100
Mobility53/100

São Vicente has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (64/100), with notable strengths in green space.

Family Friendliness

How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.

Family Friendliness

Family friendliness62/100
Education64/100
Green space92/100
Overall safety48/100

São Vicente scores moderate for family living (62/100), helped by parks and green space.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.

Digital Nomad Suitability

Digital nomad suitability63/100
Walkability69/100
Cycling53/100
Infrastructure62/100

São Vicente is moderate for remote workers (63/100), based on connectivity, affordability and day-to-day amenities.

Retirement Suitability

Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.

Retirement Suitability

Retirement suitability63/100
Healthcare60/100
Cleanliness51/100
Outdoor lifestyle59/100

São Vicente is moderate for retirement (63/100), appealing for affordability and a comfortable climate.

Emergency and public safety in São Vicente

Local public safety guidance for São Vicente, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.

Unverified

For the universal emergency contacts that apply in São Vicente, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Brazil emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.

Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.

Healthcare and hospitals in São Vicente

Healthcare context for São Vicente, with national-level information from Brazil where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.

Unverified

For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in São Vicente, see the Brazil healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.

Transport and mobility in São Vicente

Local mobility context for São Vicente, with national-level context from Brazil where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.

Unverified

For national transport authorities and operators that apply in São Vicente, see the Brazil transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.

Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.

Air quality dataset

Source-attributed air-quality dataset for São Vicente. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.

Air quality dataset for São Vicente

Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025

Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location

Source-attributed values for São Vicente will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.

São Vicente air-quality dataset coverage
MetricValueData yearStatus
Air qualityVerified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location.

Data provenance

Source attribution
  • Global City Intelligence — air-quality dataset

    Verified data unavailable
    Publisher
    Global City Intelligence
    Last verified
    2026-05-16

    The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).

Quick answers

Quick, evidence-based answers about São Vicente drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.

Quick answers about São Vicente

Is São Vicente worth visiting?

Yes — good quality of life (64/100), with nearby nature such as Morro Voturuá, Ilha Porchat.

Is São Vicente good for families?

Good (62/100) on safety, schools and green space.

Is São Vicente affordable?

More affordable than average; about R$4,600/month for one person (estimate).

When is the best time to visit São Vicente?

Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jan, coldest in Jul.

What are São Vicente's main industries?

Mainly manufacturing, energy, tourism.

What is the climate in São Vicente?

A temperate climate, averaging about 23.2°C.

Does São Vicente have universities?

Higher education is good (56/100).

What is healthcare like in São Vicente?

Healthcare access is good (51/100).

Is São Vicente good for retirement?

Retirement suitability is good (62/100).

What nature is near São Vicente?

Within ~170 km: Morro Voturuá, Ilha Porchat.

Explore São Vicente modules

City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.

Cost of Living in São Vicente

São Vicente's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.

Air Quality in São Vicente

São Vicente's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.

Energy in São Vicente

São Vicente's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.

Safety in São Vicente

São Vicente's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.

Internet Speed in São Vicente

São Vicente's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.

Climate Risk in São Vicente

São Vicente's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.

City rankings

Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.

Cost of living in São Vicente

Cost of living estimates for São Vicente — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.

Climate in São Vicente

Climate profile for São Vicente — Temperate climate, annual average 23.2°C, comfort score 83/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.

Economy and jobs in São Vicente

Economy and jobs profile for São Vicente — tourism economy, economy score 53/100, key industries including manufacturing, energy, tourism. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.

Universities and education in São Vicente

Education profile for São Vicente — mixed education base, education score 54/100, 3 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.

Healthcare and retirement in São Vicente

Healthcare and retirement profile for São Vicente — developing healthcare market, healthcare score 51/100, retirement score 62/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.

Visual guide to São Vicente

Source-attributed visual context for São Vicente using verified Wikimedia imagery from the existing media catalog, alongside structured city intelligence and planning links. Not a tourism guide or attractions ranking.

Weekend trip planning guide for São Vicente

Weekend trip planning checklist for São Vicente — links into arrival planning, Summer 2026 travel context, visual orientation, budget tools, transport, public safety, and healthcare context. Not an itinerary, events calendar, hotel-price guide, restaurant guide, or tourism ranking.

Nearby weekend places from São Vicente

Source-backed nearby place records for local-first weekend planning, with verification status, official source links, Wikidata identity, and visual context.

Estimate a monthly budget for São Vicente

Estimate a monthly budget for São Vicente using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.

Plan a trip budget for São Vicente

Plan a trip budget for São Vicente using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.

Nearby cities from São Vicente

Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from São Vicente. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.

Santos, Brazil

Nearby city · about 7 km from São Vicente. Explore Santos's city intelligence profile.

Guarujá, Brazil

Nearby city · about 14 km from São Vicente. Explore Guarujá's city intelligence profile.

Mauá, Brazil

Nearby city · about 34 km from São Vicente. Explore Mauá's city intelligence profile.

Santo André, Brazil

Nearby city · about 38 km from São Vicente. Explore Santo André's city intelligence profile.

Diadema, Brazil

Nearby city · about 39 km from São Vicente. Explore Diadema's city intelligence profile.

São Paulo, Brazil

Nearby city · about 53 km from São Vicente. Explore São Paulo's city intelligence profile.

Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil

Nearby city · about 53 km from São Vicente. Explore Mogi das Cruzes's city intelligence profile.

Itaquaquecetuba, Brazil

Nearby city · about 54 km from São Vicente. Explore Itaquaquecetuba's city intelligence profile.

Guarulhos, Brazil

Nearby city · about 58 km from São Vicente. Explore Guarulhos's city intelligence profile.

Related collections

Regional discovery collections that include São Vicente — named natural regions grouping nearby nature, parks, lakes, coasts, and mountains for local-first day and weekend planning.

Themed collections

Theme-first discovery collections that include São Vicente — grouped by outdoor interest (mountains, lakes, coasts, forests, national parks) rather than geography.

São Vicente FAQ

Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to São Vicente, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.

Frequently asked questions about São Vicente

Is São Vicente worth visiting?

São Vicente has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (64/100), with notable strengths in green space. Visitors can also reach nature such as Morro Voturuá, Ilha Porchat and Ilha de Santo Amaro within weekend range.

What is it like to live in São Vicente?

São Vicente has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (64/100), with notable strengths in green space. It indexes 64/100 for overall quality of life.

How much does it cost to live in São Vicente?

A single resident of São Vicente spends roughly R$4,600 per month, with a one-bedroom rent near R$2,440. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Brazil. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.

What should I know about moving to São Vicente?

Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. São Vicente is moderate for remote workers (63/100), based on connectivity, affordability and day-to-day amenities.

What is the job market like in São Vicente?

São Vicente's labour market is developing, with opportunities concentrated in tourism and hospitality, manufacturing and technology. São Vicente has a tourism-driven economy with strengths in manufacturing, energy and tourism.

Is São Vicente good for digital nomads and remote work?

São Vicente offers limited infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 57/100.

What are the education options in São Vicente?

São Vicente is a developing education base with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Law, Mathematics and Finance.

Is São Vicente a good place to study?

São Vicente offers a moderate student environment, supported by relatively affordable living.

What is healthcare like in São Vicente?

São Vicente has a developing healthcare market, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 51/100. Residents have developing access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.

Is São Vicente a good place to retire?

São Vicente offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 62/100. Residents benefit from parks and green space and walkable streets and day-to-day services.

What is the climate like in São Vicente?

São Vicente has a temperate climate, averaging about 23.2°C annually with roughly 1501 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jan and the coldest Jul. The driest is typically Aug.

Is São Vicente a safe place to live?

São Vicente scores below average for safety in our index (48/100); research neighborhoods and take standard precautions.

How easy is it to get around São Vicente?

São Vicente indexes a walkability score of 69 and a cycling score of 53 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.

What nature and outdoor places are near São Vicente?

Nature destinations within about 170 km of São Vicente include Morro Voturuá, Ilha Porchat and Ilha de Santo Amaro. Each is linked with its official source on the profile.

Is São Vicente good for families?

São Vicente scores moderate for family living (62/100), helped by parks and green space.

What outdoor activities are there around São Vicente?

São Vicente rates 59/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 92/100 for green space. Nearby nature such as Morro Voturuá, Ilha Porchat and Ilha de Santo Amaro supports day hikes, water activities and weekend trips.

Interpretation

Use the São Vicente profile to compare affordability, livability, and economic indicators against other indexed cities in Brazil and across South America, and to explore nearby nature and weekend destinations. Its standout dimensions are energy (71/100) and climate risk (71/100). The area most worth watching is air quality (57/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.

Country context is available on the Brazil country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where São Vicente appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.

Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.

Sources

4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.