- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- United States
- Recife
- New York City
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Recife (Brazil) and New York City (United States)
| Food | 38% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Recife (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | R$ 22 ($11.06) | $14.33 | 23% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 17.43 ($8.60) | $7.56 | 14% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | R$ 5.64 ($2.78) | $5.40 | 48% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.74 ($1.35) | $2.78 | 51% |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.14 ($2.54) | $3.48 | 27% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.82 ($1.88) | $4.92 | 62% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 9.29 ($4.58) | $6.55 | 30% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.14 ($2.04) | $4.46 | 54% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.57 ($2.25) | $5.10 | 56% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | R$ 2.90 ($1.43) | $2.65 | 46% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 25 ($12.47) | $16.85 | 26% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 4.58 ($2.26) | $2.33 | 3% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2 ($0.99) | $2.94 | 66% |
| Housing | 69% | ||
| Housing in Recife (Brazil) is 69% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | R$ 1,743 ($860) | $3,656 | 76% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 344 ($170) | $161 | 6% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | R$ 73 ($36) | $53 | 33% |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,514 ($747) | $779 | 4% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | R$ 348 ($172) | $161 | 6% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 19.50 ($9.62) | $12.25 | 22% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 15.71 ($7.75) | $22 | 65% |
| Clothes | 50% | ||
| Clothes in Recife (Brazil) is 50% more expensive than in New York City (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | R$ 197 ($97) | $59 | 64% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | R$ 153 ($75) | $40 | 89% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | R$ 237 ($117) | $92 | 27% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | R$ 133 ($66) | $118 | 45% |
| Transportation | 39% | ||
| Transportation in Recife (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 52,857 ($26,068) | $27,674 | 6% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.70 ($1.33) | $1.06 | 26% |
| monthly ticket public transport | R$ 97 ($48) | $107 | 55% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | R$ 24 ($11.79) | $16.66 | 29% |
| Personal Care | 45% | ||
| Personal Care in Recife (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | R$ 10.66 ($5.26) | $13.24 | 60% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 12.91 ($6.37) | $8.07 | 21% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 7.41 ($3.66) | $4.92 | 26% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 8.54 ($4.21) | $5.78 | 27% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6.10 ($3.01) | $4.29 | 30% |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.83 ($2.38) | $4.28 | 44% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 21 ($10.15) | $30 | 66% |
| Entertainment | 29% | ||
| Entertainment in Recife (Brazil) is 29% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 61 ($30) | $51 | 41% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 31 ($15.08) | $26 | 43% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 76 ($37) | $296 | 87% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | R$ 124 ($61) | $115 | 47% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 10.29 ($5.07) | $13.97 | 64% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.63 ($2.77) | $4.47 | 38% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | R$ 4.50 ($2.22) | $6.23 | 64% |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 580 ($286) | $157 | 82% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.40 ($0.69) | $0.34 | 104% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | R$ 127 ($63) | $99 | 36% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | R$ 4.94 ($2.43) | $12.45 | 80% |
| TOTAL | 48% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,887 prices entered by 907 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2013.
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Cost of living in Recife (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$12,500
in New York City
you would need to make just about $6,469
(R$ 13,118)
in Recife.