- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Egypt
- Recife
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Recife, Brazil compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Recife (Brazil) is 35% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 16 (E£ 74) | E£ 72 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 18 (E£ 86) | E£ 72 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 4.50 (E£ 22) | E£ 37 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.74 (E£ 18) | E£ 14 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.75 (E£ 23) | E£ 20 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (E£ 30) | E£ 14 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 10 (E£ 49) | E£ 29 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.15 (E£ 25) | E£ 21 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (E£ 35) | E£ 5.86 | + 497% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.29 (E£ 16) | E£ 19 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 20 (E£ 96) | E£ 92 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (E£ 31) | E£ 11 | + 174% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.92 (E£ 19) | E£ 10 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Recife (Brazil) is 55% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,925 (E£ 13,984) | E£ 5,401 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,525 (E£ 7,291) | E£ 3,866 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 222 (E£ 1,062) | E£ 898 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,625 (E£ 7,769) | E£ 3,602 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 900 (E£ 4,303) | E£ 2,335 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 111 (E£ 531) | E£ 736 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 62 (E£ 296) | E£ 365 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,968 (E£ 9,410) | E£ 6,508 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 420 (E£ 2,007) | E£ 1,877 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 24 (E£ 116) | E£ 67 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (E£ 66) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Recife (Brazil) is 9% cheaper than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 150 (E£ 717) | E£ 740 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 125 (E£ 598) | E£ 681 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 264 (E£ 1,262) | E£ 1,691 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 265 (E£ 1,267) | E£ 777 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Recife (Brazil) is 20% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 52,120 (E£ 249,184) | E£ 453,039 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.84 (E£ 14) | E£ 3.88 | + 250% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 90 (E£ 430) | E£ 182 | + 136% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 33 (E£ 158) | E£ 101 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 170% | |||
| Personal Care in Recife (Brazil) is 170% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (E£ 70) | E£ 33 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 33 (E£ 158) | E£ 72 | + 118% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 203 (E£ 969) | E£ 200 | + 384% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 14 (E£ 67) | E£ 40 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (E£ 59) | E£ 21 | + 181% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (E£ 75) | E£ 26 | + 190% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.74 (E£ 27) | E£ 20 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.42 (E£ 21) | E£ 15 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 29 (E£ 141) | E£ 46 | + 206% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Recife (Brazil) is 97% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 87 (E£ 414) | E£ 153 | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 38 (E£ 182) | E£ 99 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 229 (E£ 1,094) | E£ 520 | + 110% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 70 (E£ 335) | E£ 249 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 22 (E£ 103) | E£ 52 | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.50 (E£ 26) | E£ 25 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 4.25 (E£ 20) | E£ 19 | + 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,701 (E£ 12,912) | E£ 11,487 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.13 (E£ 5.40) | E£ 0.23 | + 2280% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 123 (E£ 586) | E£ 416 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 5.62 (E£ 27) | E£ 28 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 806 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
4.781
EGP
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Recife (Brazil) is 47% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 23,507
(R$ 4,917)
in Recife
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 16,000
in Alexandria.
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