Kitchen
6 items · R$ 2,385 to R$ 4,785- FridgeR$ 1,590 to R$ 3,190
- 4-burner stoveR$ 500 to R$ 1,100
- Pots and pansR$ 80 to R$ 280
- Plates, cutlery and glassesabout R$ 80
- Knife, dish rack and dish towelsabout R$ 105
- Trash canabout R$ 30
Guide · updated November 2026
How much does it cost to set up your first home?
To start living there with the essentials, buying new and simple, the total comes to between R$ 3,600 and R$ 6,800.
With what usually comes next, like a washing machine, a wardrobe and a sofa, a simple, complete home comes to R$ 7,500 to R$ 14,300. Below is the math item by item, what to buy first and when it’s ready at your pace.
3 itemsto buy first: bed, fridge and stove
9 monthsto have the essentials, saving R$ 600 a month
The essentials
What goes into the total, room by room
The minimum to sleep, cook, shower and keep the place clean from the first week. Prices for simple, new products.
Bathroom
2 items · R$ 80 to R$ 330- TowelsR$ 40 to R$ 180
- Bathroom setR$ 40 to R$ 150
Bedroom
4 items · R$ 850 to R$ 1,480- Box spring bed with mattressR$ 550 to R$ 1,180
- Bedding and pillowabout R$ 150
- Blackout curtainabout R$ 80
- Clothes rackabout R$ 70
Cleaning and extras
3 items · about R$ 250- Broom, squeegee, bucket and cleaning productsabout R$ 110
- Clothes drying rackabout R$ 50
- Extension cord and light bulbsabout R$ 90
ESSENTIALS TOTAL15 items to start living thereR$ 3,600 to R$ 6,800
Where to start
What to buy first
If money is tight, buy in this order. With these three, the home already works.
the rest can come later!
Bed and mattress
Sleeping well from the first night changes everything. Everything else can wait a little, this can’t.
R$ 550 to R$ 1,180
Fridge
Eating at home is what saves you the most each month. Without a fridge, you live on delivery.
R$ 1,590 to R$ 3,190
Stove and pans
With a stove, a pan and a set of plates, you can already cook the basics.
R$ 580 to R$ 1,380
At your pace
When your home is ready
It depends on how much you can save each month. The math uses the middle of the essentials range, about R$ 5,200.
Got the bed and the fridge from family? Saving R$ 600, the time drops from 9 to 4 months.
no spreadsheets, no guilt!Saving R$ 400 a month14 monthsuntil the essentials are ready
Saving R$ 600 a month9 monthsuntil the essentials are ready
Saving R$ 900 a month6 monthsuntil the essentials are ready
Saving R$ 1,200 a month5 monthsuntil the essentials are ready
After the essentials
What can wait
ImportantR$ 3,920 to R$ 7,480
Comes right after. Makes the home comfortable, but you can live fine without these for a few months.
- Washing machineR$ 1,280 to R$ 1,970
- WardrobeR$ 670 to R$ 1,430
- SofaR$ 690 to R$ 1,490
- Kitchen cabinetR$ 570 to R$ 1,220
- Table with 4 chairsR$ 300 to R$ 870
- MicrowaveR$ 410 to R$ 500
Can waitwhen there’s money left
Makes your routine easier, but you won’t miss it in the first week.
- TV standR$ 150 to R$ 410
- Air fryerabout R$ 190
- Blenderabout R$ 120
- Coffee makerabout R$ 100
- Ironabout R$ 80
SIMPLE COMPLETE HOMEessentials + what comes right afterR$ 7,500 to R$ 14,300
Almost everyone forgets
The cheap things you miss on day one
- Bedroom curtain
- Extension cord and power strip
- Light bulbs
- Hangers
- Dish rack
- Bathroom trash can
- Bath mat
- Clothes drying rack
- Squeegee and dustpan
To spend less
How to set up your home without stretching your budget
Buy used what lasts
A used fridge, stove, table or wardrobe in good shape costs much less. Test it before you take it.
Ask your family
Lots of people have pans, a microwave or a bed sitting unused. Tell them what you need before you buy.
Throw a housewarming
Make a gift list and send the link. Whoever wants to help reserves an item or sends a Pix straight to you.
Buy in stages
Essentials first, the rest with money you’ve saved. Putting everything on installments at once is the fastest way to squeeze your month.
Frequently asked questions
Reference prices researched in October 2026. Sources (in Portuguese): Espaços Pequenos (prices from 10/18/2026) and Primeiro Apartamento. Check the price before you buy.
How much does it cost to furnish a studio?
The essentials for a studio (bed, fridge, stove, pans, dishes, towels and cleaning supplies) come to R$ 3,600 to R$ 6,800 buying new and simple. Since the space is smaller, many people leave the sofa and the table for later.
How much should I save before moving out?
Besides the things for the home, set aside the first month’s rent, the lease deposit (it can be up to 3 months’ rent), the cost of the move and your first grocery run. For the home itself, having enough for the first 3 items covers the first week.
Is it worth buying used?
For furniture and some appliances, yes. Check that the fridge cools well, that the stove doesn’t smell of gas and that the wardrobe doors close properly. A mattress and pillows are better bought new.
Do I need a washing machine right away?
No. With a laundry sink or a laundromat nearby, it can come later. It’s the most expensive item after the fridge: R$ 1,280 to R$ 1,970.
Do prices change from city to city?
They do, and they change with sales too. The amounts on this page are averages from online stores in October 2026. In the app, the list uses estimates for your region and you can change the price of each item.
