Cost of living in Recife, Brazil vs Aalborg, Denmark
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Food | - 66% | |||
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Food in Recife (Brazil) is 66% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 (kr32) | kr136 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 (kr30) | kr67 | - 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (kr8) | kr29 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.10 (kr4.70) | kr8 | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (kr8) | kr26 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (kr7) | kr22 | - 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 11 (kr13) | kr63 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (kr7) | kr18 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.09 (kr5.82) | kr10 | - 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.50 (kr5.15) | kr11 | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 33 (kr37) | kr79 | - 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (kr8) | kr19 | - 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.94 (kr3.36) | kr11 | - 69% | |
Housing | - 68% | |||
Housing in Recife (Brazil) is 68% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,638 (kr3,019) | kr8,536 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,049 (kr2,345) | kr5,788 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 387 (kr443) | kr1,220 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,657 (kr1,896) | kr5,337 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,240 (kr1,420) | kr3,926 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 215 (kr246) | kr1,589 | - 85% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 72 (kr83) | kr188 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,543 (kr1,766) | kr3,570 | - 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 475 (kr543) | kr710 | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (kr26) | kr57 | - 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 (kr15) | kr154 | - 90% | |
Clothes | - 52% | |||
Clothes in Recife (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 215 (kr246) | kr786 | - 69% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 161 (kr184) | kr244 | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 307 (kr352) | kr727 | - 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 231 (kr265) | kr1,206 | - 78% | |
Transportation | - 57% | |||
Transportation in Recife (Brazil) is 57% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 85,022 (kr97,308) | kr301,099 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.34 (kr4.97) | kr10 | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 203 (kr232) | kr386 | - 40% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 24 (kr27) | kr255 | - 89% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Recife (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (kr18) | kr58 | - 69% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 33 (kr37) | kr73 | - 49% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 191 (kr219) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (kr20) | kr58 | - 66% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (kr15) | kr28 | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (kr16) | kr29 | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.92 (kr7) | kr13 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.61 (kr4.13) | kr16 | - 74% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 43 (kr49) | kr176 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in Recife (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 83 (kr95) | kr344 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 52 (kr60) | kr191 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 169 (kr193) | kr475 | - 59% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 143 (kr164) | kr616 | - 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 20 (kr23) | kr77 | - 70% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (kr9) | kr41 | - 77% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (kr9) | kr33 | - 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,047 (kr3,488) | kr3,258 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.72 (kr1.97) | kr0.93 | + 111% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 108 (kr123) | kr230 | - 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (kr11) | kr42 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 59% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr28,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr11,355 (R$ 9,921) in Recife.
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