Cost of living in Recife (Brazil) is 11% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay)
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Food | + 18% | |||
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Food in Recife (Brazil) is 18% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Recife | Asunción | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 34 (49,581 Gs) | 47,420 Gs | + 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 36 (52,242 Gs) | 36,049 Gs | + 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (14,444 Gs) | 10,797 Gs | + 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.58 (8,149 Gs) | 6,658 Gs | + 22% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 15 (22,183 Gs) | 15,264 Gs | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (10,802 Gs) | 13,237 Gs | - 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (21,529 Gs) | 20,767 Gs | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (14,172 Gs) | 16,087 Gs | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.30 (7,738 Gs) | 10,129 Gs | - 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.93 (7,199 Gs) | 6,014 Gs | + 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 42 (61,466 Gs) | 58,862 Gs | + 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (13,218 Gs) | 11,584 Gs | + 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.88 (5,673 Gs) | 2,926 Gs | + 94% | |
Housing | + 23% | |||
Housing in Recife (Brazil) is 23% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Recife | Asunción | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,420 (6,458,536 Gs) | 5,559,710 Gs | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,480 (3,623,380 Gs) | 3,373,270 Gs | + 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 685 (1,000,411 Gs) | 603,517 Gs | + 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,718 (3,970,832 Gs) | 3,453,020 Gs | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,350 (1,972,303 Gs) | 2,172,520 Gs | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 862 (1,259,091 Gs) | 337,620 Gs | + 273% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 94 (136,734 Gs) | 96,961 Gs | + 41% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,759 (2,570,473 Gs) | 2,311,720 Gs | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 689 (1,007,280 Gs) | 1,094,660 Gs | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 32 (46,881 Gs) | 34,748 Gs | + 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (26,223 Gs) | 39,024 Gs | - 33% | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Recife (Brazil) is 18% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 272 (397,676 Gs) | 312,558 Gs | + 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 253 (369,585 Gs) | 305,441 Gs | + 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 435 (634,964 Gs) | 625,761 Gs | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 281 (410,135 Gs) | 394,847 Gs | + 4% | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Recife (Brazil) is 14% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Recife | Asunción | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 108,473 (158,484,689 Gs) | 123,280,000 Gs | + 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.42 (7,917 Gs) | 8,068 Gs | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 194 (283,197 Gs) | 243,038 Gs | + 17% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (43,349 Gs) | 52,932 Gs | - 18% | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Recife (Brazil) is 12% cheaper than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Recife | Asunción | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (32,387 Gs) | 37,313 Gs | - 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 30 (44,363 Gs) | 63,938 Gs | - 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 211 (308,976 Gs) | 147,011 Gs | + 110% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 13 (18,643 Gs) | 26,988 Gs | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (17,652 Gs) | 23,895 Gs | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (21,234 Gs) | 32,371 Gs | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (9,227 Gs) | 11,542 Gs | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.42 (7,913 Gs) | 15,272 Gs | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 55 (80,610 Gs) | 102,287 Gs | - 21% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Recife (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Recife | Asunción | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 85 (123,550 Gs) | 97,631 Gs | + 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 56 (82,420 Gs) | 82,648 Gs | - 0% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 172 (250,724 Gs) | 141,641 Gs | + 77% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 178 (259,997 Gs) | 274,590 Gs | - 5% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 21 (31,123 Gs) | 51,417 Gs | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (16,616 Gs) | 26,425 Gs | - 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (12,730 Gs) | 15,570 Gs | - 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,831 (5,597,275 Gs) | 5,910,370 Gs | - 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.22 (1,788 Gs) | 1,715 Gs | + 4% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 98 (142,723 Gs) | 277,245 Gs | - 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (13,330 Gs) | 11,180 Gs | + 19% | |
TOTAL | + 11% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 787 prices entered by 87 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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