- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Egypt
- Recife
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Recife, Brazil compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 126% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Recife (Brazil) is 126% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 16 (E£ 87) | E£ 61 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 18 (E£ 101) | E£ 49 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 4.50 (E£ 25) | E£ 32 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.11 (E£ 23) | E£ 12 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.75 (E£ 27) | E£ 16 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (E£ 35) | E£ 4.77 | + 636% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 10 (E£ 57) | E£ 28 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.15 (E£ 29) | E£ 12 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (E£ 41) | E£ 4.31 | + 855% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.29 (E£ 18) | E£ 9 | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 20 (E£ 112) | E£ 89 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (E£ 34) | E£ 9 | + 273% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.92 (E£ 22) | E£ 2.71 | + 713% | |
| Housing | + 151% | |||
| Housing in Recife (Brazil) is 151% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,925 (E£ 16,430) | E£ 4,287 | + 283% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,525 (E£ 8,566) | E£ 2,487 | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 222 (E£ 1,248) | E£ 218 | + 473% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,625 (E£ 9,128) | E£ 2,526 | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 900 (E£ 5,055) | E£ 1,181 | + 328% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 111 (E£ 624) | E£ 512 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 62 (E£ 348) | E£ 443 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 2,010 (E£ 11,288) | E£ 5,512 | + 105% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 451 (E£ 2,535) | E£ 1,699 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 31 (E£ 173) | E£ 64 | + 173% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 (E£ 72) | E£ 19 | + 286% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Recife (Brazil) is 30% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 150 (E£ 843) | E£ 645 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 125 (E£ 702) | E£ 581 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 264 (E£ 1,483) | E£ 1,190 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 265 (E£ 1,489) | E£ 720 | + 107% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Recife (Brazil) is 57% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 52,120 (E£ 292,758) | E£ 507,909 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.84 (E£ 16) | E£ 2.81 | + 468% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 90 (E£ 506) | E£ 109 | + 364% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 33 (E£ 187) | E£ 21 | + 796% | |
| Personal Care | + 347% | |||
| Personal Care in Recife (Brazil) is 347% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 18 (E£ 102) | E£ 24 | + 322% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 43 (E£ 242) | E£ 76 | + 218% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 222 (E£ 1,246) | E£ 112 | + 1016% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 16 (E£ 92) | E£ 30 | + 205% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (E£ 65) | E£ 19 | + 244% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (E£ 83) | E£ 23 | + 270% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.57 (E£ 31) | E£ 13 | + 148% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.30 (E£ 24) | E£ 12 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 28 (E£ 156) | E£ 27 | + 485% | |
| Entertainment | + 234% | |||
| Entertainment in Recife (Brazil) is 234% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 84 (E£ 470) | E£ 119 | + 296% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 38 (E£ 213) | E£ 73 | + 191% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 207 (E£ 1,160) | E£ 283 | + 310% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 70 (E£ 393) | E£ 233 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 21 (E£ 118) | E£ 52 | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.50 (E£ 31) | E£ 24 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 4.25 (E£ 24) | E£ 19 | + 22% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 1,087 (E£ 6,106) | E£ 2,268 | + 169% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.13 (E£ 6) | E£ 0.23 | + 2633% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 123 (E£ 688) | E£ 379 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 5.62 (E£ 32) | E£ 26 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 125% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,134 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Recife (Brazil) is 125% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 27,014
(R$ 4,809)
in Recife
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Alexandria.
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