São Paulo — USD 200.000
Updated
For the buyer who wants exposure to the region's largest market and can live with FX friction and low liquidity.
Total cash
What it buys
Net yield (USD)
Gross yield (USD)
Exit / repatriation friction
3 scores
bajo-medio
Return
alto
Risk (safety)
alta
Friction
Buy → rent → exit
| Buy (what USD 200k gets you) | 125m2B[1]~1600 USD/m² (vivo) |
| Gross rent | 5% brutoB[1] |
| Net rent | 3% netoB[2]official source; your net figure depends on your own situation (see tax disclaimer) |
FAQ
What does USD 200,000 buy in São Paulo?
About 125 m² at ~1600 USD/m² (offer price, grade B).
What taxes apply to rent and sale?
Withholding income tax on rent (IRRF, ~15%) and capital-gains tax at sale. São Paulo's municipal IPTU is adjusted annually via the valuation table.
What does a foreigner need to buy?
A CPF (Brazilian tax ID). There is no restriction on urban property; there is for rural and border land. Deeds are executed in reais.
How is capital repatriated?
It is advisable to register the investment with the Central Bank (especially if structured through a company) to secure the exit. Remittances pay IOF and conversion is from reais.
Sources
- [1] Price per m² (asking) — São Paulo portal (ICHS Table 5) · 2026-07-18 B
- [2] Tax framework across the cycle (rent / holding / sale) — tax authority (Table 4) · 2026-07-12 A
- [3] Transparency International — Corruption Perceptions Index (country layer) · 2026-07-12 A
Ready to invest in Uruguay?
Book a call with an INGAR advisor and we'll map your exact numbers, no surprises.
Book a call