- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Nigeria
- Recife
- Abuja
- Comparison
Cost of living in Recife, Brazil compared to Abuja, Nigeria
Currency:
Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Recife (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 16 (1,617 ₦) | 1,786 ₦ | - 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 18 (1,878 ₦) | 1,707 ₦ | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 4.50 (469 ₦) | 1,172 ₦ | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.79 (395 ₦) | 710 ₦ | - 44% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 4.75 (496 ₦) | 707 ₦ | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (652 ₦) | 987 ₦ | - 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 10 (1,064 ₦) | 1,542 ₦ | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.15 (537 ₦) | 1,335 ₦ | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (764 ₦) | 770 ₦ | - 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.29 (343 ₦) | 343 ₦ | - 0% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 20 (2,087 ₦) | 1,809 ₦ | + 15% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 7 (680 ₦) | 457 ₦ | + 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.92 (409 ₦) | 427 ₦ | - 4% | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in Recife (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,925 (305,157 ₦) | 536,123 ₦ | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,525 (159,099 ₦) | 338,039 ₦ | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 222 (23,178 ₦) | 29,672 ₦ | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,625 (169,532 ₦) | 229,092 ₦ | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 900 (93,894 ₦) | 114,731 ₦ | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 111 (11,589 ₦) | 20,667 ₦ | - 44% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 62 (6,466 ₦) | 9,047 ₦ | - 29% | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,961 (204,593 ₦) | 112,350 ₦ | + 82% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 436 (45,494 ₦) | 26,412 ₦ | + 72% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 27 (2,774 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 201% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (1,443 ₦) | 3,256 ₦ | - 56% | |
Clothes | + 30% | |||
Clothes in Recife (Brazil) is 30% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 150 (15,649 ₦) | 7,493 ₦ | + 109% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 125 (13,041 ₦) | 11,367 ₦ | + 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 264 (27,542 ₦) | 17,388 ₦ | + 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 265 (27,647 ₦) | 22,453 ₦ | + 23% | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Recife (Brazil) is 2% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 52,120 (5,437,529 ₦) | 4,400,620 ₦ | + 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.84 (296 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 104% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 90 (9,389 ₦) | 12,239 ₦ | - 23% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 33 (3,466 ₦) | 3,181 ₦ | + 9% | |
Personal Care | + 102% | |||
Personal Care in Recife (Brazil) is 102% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 13 (1,394 ₦) | 1,070 ₦ | + 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 33 (3,446 ₦) | 2,310 ₦ | + 49% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 217 (22,601 ₦) | 6,766 ₦ | + 234% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 14 (1,462 ₦) | 2,065 ₦ | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (1,234 ₦) | 683 ₦ | + 81% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (1,627 ₦) | 981 ₦ | + 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.83 (608 ₦) | 388 ₦ | + 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.42 (461 ₦) | 284 ₦ | + 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 27 (2,838 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 161% | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in Recife (Brazil) is 19% more expensive than in Abuja (Nigeria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 90 (9,366 ₦) | 6,234 ₦ | + 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 38 (3,964 ₦) | 2,944 ₦ | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 209 (21,829 ₦) | 4,000 ₦ | + 446% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 70 (7,303 ₦) | 14,329 ₦ | - 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 19 (1,965 ₦) | 2,220 ₦ | - 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.50 (574 ₦) | 1,167 ₦ | - 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 4.25 (443 ₦) | 489 ₦ | - 9% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,659 (277,390 ₦) | 241,495 ₦ | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.13 (118 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 174% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 123 (12,780 ₦) | 14,905 ₦ | - 14% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 5.62 (586 ₦) | 342 ₦ | + 72% | |
TOTAL | - 8% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,730,000 ₦
in Abuja
you would need to make just about 1,596,062 ₦
(R$ 15,299)
in Recife.
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