- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Colombia
- Recife
- Bogotá
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Recife, Brazil and Bogotá, Colombia
Currency:
| Food | 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Recife (Brazil) is 22% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 16 (COL$13,933) | COL$7,477 | 86% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 18 (COL$16,180) | COL$7,477 | 116% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 4.50 (COL$4,045) | COL$7,762 | 48% |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.49 (COL$3,135) | COL$1,644 | 91% |
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12 eggs, large | R$ 4.75 (COL$4,270) | COL$5,692 | 25% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (COL$5,618) | COL$2,833 | 98% |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 10 (COL$9,169) | COL$7,014 | 31% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.15 (COL$4,629) | COL$6,330 | 27% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (COL$6,580) | COL$2,542 | 159% |
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.29 (COL$2,957) | COL$1,387 | 113% |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 20 (COL$17,978) | COL$38,437 | 53% |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.66 (COL$5,088) | COL$3,690 | 38% |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.92 (COL$3,524) | COL$3,726 | 5% |
| Housing | 8% | |||
| Housing in Recife (Brazil) is 8% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,925 (COL$2,629,222) | COL$793,284 | 231% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,525 (COL$1,370,791) | COL$1,616,370 | 15% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 222 (COL$199,704) | COL$432,052 | 54% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,625 (COL$1,460,679) | COL$2,094,740 | 30% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 900 (COL$808,991) | COL$1,183,580 | 32% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 111 (COL$99,852) | COL$254,937 | 61% |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 62 (COL$55,713) | COL$37,333 | 49% |
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40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,483 (COL$1,332,993) | COL$1,268,620 | 5% |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 342 (COL$307,024) | COL$230,568 | 33% |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 25 (COL$22,865) | COL$16,525 | 38% |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (COL$9,193) | COL$5,276 | 74% |
| Clothes | 6% | |||
| Clothes in Recife (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 150 (COL$134,832) | COL$167,008 | 19% |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 125 (COL$112,360) | COL$118,167 | 5% |
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 264 (COL$237,304) | COL$233,388 | 2% |
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 265 (COL$238,203) | COL$210,380 | 13% |
| Transportation | 33% | |||
| Transportation in Recife (Brazil) is 33% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 52,120 (COL$46,849,583) | COL$53,844,800 | 13% |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.84 (COL$2,553) | COL$1,696 | 51% |
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Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 90 (COL$80,899) | COL$42,009 | 93% |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 33 (COL$29,687) | COL$24,792 | 20% |
| Personal Care | 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Recife (Brazil) is 61% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (COL$14,208) | COL$12,440 | 14% |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 34 (COL$30,547) | COL$11,240 | 172% |
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 245 (COL$219,815) | COL$70,569 | 211% |
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 15 (COL$13,130) | COL$15,883 | 17% |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (COL$10,235) | COL$10,222 | 0% |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (COL$12,186) | COL$12,346 | 1% |
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4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.37 (COL$4,823) | COL$5,233 | 8% |
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Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.28 (COL$2,950) | COL$4,186 | 30% |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 26 (COL$23,439) | COL$12,926 | 81% |
| Entertainment | 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Recife (Brazil) is 49% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 87 (COL$78,240) | COL$54,490 | 44% |
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2 tickets to the movies | R$ 38 (COL$34,157) | COL$22,778 | 50% |
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 186 (COL$166,845) | COL$89,177 | 87% |
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 70 (COL$62,922) | COL$74,665 | 16% |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 15 (COL$13,422) | COL$17,390 | 23% |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.50 (COL$4,944) | COL$4,962 | 0% |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 4.25 (COL$3,820) | COL$2,184 | 75% |
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iPod nano 16GB | R$ 956 (COL$859,591) | COL$483,527 | 78% |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.13 (COL$1,016) | COL$283 | 259% |
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1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 123 (COL$110,113) | COL$160,578 | 31% |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 5.62 (COL$5,052) | COL$5,601 | 10% |
| TOTAL | 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2016.
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