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| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Recife (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 ($7) | $12 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 25 ($6) | $7 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 ($1.51) | $3.19 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.88 ($0.94) | $0.65 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 ($1.67) | $2.43 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.28 ($1.04) | $3.38 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 11 ($2.74) | $4.54 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 ($1.52) | $3.36 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.04 ($1.23) | $1.21 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.41 ($1.07) | $2.89 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 33 ($8) | $12 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 7 ($1.65) | $1.87 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.00 ($0.73) | $1.52 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Recife (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,848 ($694) | $1,389 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,895 ($462) | $1,022 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 626 ($153) | $167 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,828 ($446) | $1,022 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 1,367 ($333) | $628 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 532 ($130) | $87 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 63 ($15) | $36 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 2,045 ($499) | $317 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 419 ($102) | $128 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 21 ($5.14) | $8 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 ($3.22) | $19 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Recife (Brazil) is 57% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 192 ($47) | $45 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 238 ($58) | $29 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 313 ($76) | $75 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 235 ($57) | $68 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Recife (Brazil) is 12% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 89,091 ($21,715) | $20,263 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.46 ($1.09) | $0.65 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 162 ($40) | $58 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 36 ($9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Recife (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 ($3.46) | $5.74 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 34 ($8) | $37 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 216 ($53) | $115 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 14 ($3.30) | $7 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 ($3.10) | $2.98 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 ($3.94) | $4.21 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.87 ($1.43) | $2.80 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.98 ($0.97) | $1.45 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 37 ($9) | $16 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Recife (Brazil) is 15% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 74 ($18) | $35 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 48 ($12) | $22 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 198 ($48) | $150 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 140 ($34) | $48 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 31 ($7) | $8 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 ($2.14) | $3.97 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 ($2.41) | $4.43 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,795 ($681) | $427 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.79 ($0.44) | $0.31 | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 109 ($27) | $39 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 ($2.20) | $7 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 412 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2019.
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Cost of living in Recife (Brazil) is 30% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $3,900 in Arlington, Texas you would need to make just about $2,720 (R$ 11,159) in Recife.
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