- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Egypt
- Recife
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Recife, Brazil compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Recife (Brazil) is 49% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 16 (E£ 81) | E£ 72 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 18 (E£ 94) | E£ 72 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 4.50 (E£ 24) | E£ 36 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.79 (E£ 20) | E£ 13 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.75 (E£ 25) | E£ 20 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (E£ 33) | E£ 14 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 10 (E£ 53) | E£ 29 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.15 (E£ 27) | E£ 21 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (E£ 38) | E£ 5.98 | + 539% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.29 (E£ 17) | E£ 19 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 20 (E£ 105) | E£ 92 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 7 (E£ 34) | E£ 11 | + 201% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.92 (E£ 20) | E£ 10 | + 98% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Recife (Brazil) is 70% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,925 (E£ 15,286) | E£ 5,401 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,525 (E£ 7,970) | E£ 3,866 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 222 (E£ 1,161) | E£ 898 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,625 (E£ 8,492) | E£ 3,625 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 900 (E£ 4,704) | E£ 2,335 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 111 (E£ 581) | E£ 736 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 62 (E£ 324) | E£ 365 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,961 (E£ 10,249) | E£ 6,508 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 436 (E£ 2,279) | E£ 1,489 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 27 (E£ 139) | E£ 67 | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (E£ 72) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Recife (Brazil) is 8% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 150 (E£ 784) | E£ 740 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 125 (E£ 653) | E£ 614 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 264 (E£ 1,380) | E£ 1,504 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 265 (E£ 1,385) | E£ 777 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Recife (Brazil) is 28% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 52,120 (E£ 272,387) | E£ 453,039 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.84 (E£ 15) | E£ 3.88 | + 283% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 90 (E£ 470) | E£ 182 | + 158% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 33 (E£ 174) | E£ 126 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 203% | |||
| Personal Care in Recife (Brazil) is 203% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 13 (E£ 70) | E£ 33 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 33 (E£ 173) | E£ 80 | + 116% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 217 (E£ 1,132) | E£ 200 | + 466% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 14 (E£ 73) | E£ 40 | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (E£ 62) | E£ 21 | + 194% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (E£ 82) | E£ 26 | + 217% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.83 (E£ 30) | E£ 20 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.42 (E£ 23) | E£ 15 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 27 (E£ 142) | E£ 48 | + 199% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Recife (Brazil) is 101% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 90 (E£ 469) | E£ 153 | + 206% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 38 (E£ 199) | E£ 96 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 209 (E£ 1,093) | E£ 520 | + 110% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 70 (E£ 366) | E£ 228 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 19 (E£ 98) | E£ 52 | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.50 (E£ 29) | E£ 24 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 4.25 (E£ 22) | E£ 19 | + 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,659 (E£ 13,896) | E£ 11,487 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.13 (E£ 5.91) | E£ 0.23 | + 2502% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 123 (E£ 640) | E£ 416 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 5.62 (E£ 29) | E£ 28 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 907 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
5.226
EGP
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Recife (Brazil) is 59% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 23,869
(R$ 4,567)
in Recife
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 15,000
in Alexandria.
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