# Brazilian reliance on supplementary income > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-reliance-on-supplementary-income > Updated: 2026-10-15T17:34:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Recent studies indicate a growing trend of Brazilian workers seeking supplementary income through informal side jobs, known as ‘bicos’. An initial study by Instituto Cidades Sustentáveis and Ipsos-Ipec found that 61% of workers in ten Brazilian capitals engaged in extra activities over a 12-month period, a five percentage point increase from previous findings. This reliance is most acute among lower-income groups, particularly those in classes D and E, driven largely by the rising costs of food, housing, and healthcare. Subsequent data from Serasa and the Opinion Box Institute corroborates this trend, reporting that six out of ten Brazilians utilize extra income. While 39% of respondents engage in these activities regularly, 59% describe it as a constant part of their budget. Motivations for seeking additional funds include achieving financial autonomy, building personal projects, and paying off debts. Most participants earn up to R$ 1,000 per month from these secondary sources. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-15: Serasa survey: 60% of Brazilians rely on extra income A Serasa survey shows 60% of Brazilians earn extra income, often to achieve financial autonomy or manage debt, with many viewing it as a permanent part of their monthly budget. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serasa-survey-60-of-brazilians-rely-on-extra-income ### 2026-09-20: Brazilian workers increasingly rely on side jobs to supplement income A study of ten Brazilian capitals shows 61% of workers now rely on informal side jobs to supplement income, driven largely by rising costs for food and housing. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-workers-increasingly-rely-on-side-jobs-to-supplement-income --- Cite as: Brazilian reliance on supplementary income. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-reliance-on-supplementary-income