Survey shows that most use extra jobs to complement the income
A survey conducted by, in partnership with OAS, indicates that 56% of Brazilians In 10 capitals in the country they resort to extra jobs to complement their income.
Os general servicessuch as cleaning, maintenance, renovations, gardening and “rent husband”, lead the list of complementary activities, representing 17% of the extra occupations mentioned by respondents. THE Sale of used clothes and articles It appears in 2nd place, with 12% of citations.
A Home Food Production for commercialization occupies the 3rd position, with 9% of the mentions, followed by Cosmetics Resale or beauty products (8%). Acting as driver or delivery by applicationrealization of manual work as crafts and production of jewelry, and beauty services They appear tied, each with 7% of the citations.
The survey, published by the newspaper it was held online from July 1 to 20, 2025, with people from 16 years or older who live in the capitals studied for at least 2 years and belong to classes A, B, C, D and E. Bees the cities: Belém, Belo Horizonte, Fortaleza, Goiania, Manaus, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Sao Paulo.
In general results, the error margin is 2 percentage points for more or less. For the results disaggregated by capital, the margin may vary from 4 to 6 percentage points.
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The study reveals significant regional differences. Belém records the highest percentage of people seeking extra income (70%), followed by Manaus (69%) and Fortaleza (65%). Porto Alegre has the lowest rate, with 47% of respondents using complementary work.
The need for additional income is more expressive among specific groups. People with monthly family income of up to 2 minimum wages and those who live with people with disabilities lead, both with 68%.
Members of Classes D and E (65%), black and brown (63%), evangelicals and Protestant (63%) and people with high school (62%) also have high rates.
Social mobility and consumer habits
The survey also addressed social mobility, in a survey conducted from December 2 to 27, 2024. The data show that 72% of respondents reached higher education than their parents, 47% gained better housing conditions and 45% have higher income than their parents when they were the same age.
Regarding the financial situation of interviewees in the last 12 months, 34% reported a decrease in earnings, 40% kept stable income and 17% managed to increase their income.
The study also identified changes in consumer habits. In the last 12 months, 41% of respondents have reduced meat consumption, while 29% increased egg purchase.
Perception of poverty and hunger
Regarding the perception of hunger and poverty, 2/3 of participants (66%) believe that these problems have increased in their capitals last year. Of this total, 39% indicated significant increase and 27% pointed to moderate growth.
