Cost of living in Recife, Brazil vs Bordeaux, France
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| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Recife (Brazil) is 66% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 (€4.17) | €16 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 (€3.85) | €8 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (€1.07) | €6 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.28 (€0.63) | €0.96 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (€1.09) | €2.79 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.88 (€0.87) | €2.02 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 11 (€1.64) | €5.36 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (€0.93) | €2.49 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.03 (€0.74) | €1.60 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.50 (€0.66) | €2.31 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 31 (€4.62) | €7 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (€1.08) | €2.05 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.82 (€0.42) | €1.09 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Recife (Brazil) is 68% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,638 (€389) | €1,233 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,049 (€302) | €912 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 373 (€55) | €129 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,590 (€235) | €750 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,194 (€176) | €544 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 215 (€32) | €143 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 72 (€11) | €27 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,539 (€227) | €357 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 475 (€70) | €109 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (€3.37) | €9 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (€2.10) | €13 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Recife (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 169 (€25) | €79 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 161 (€24) | €30 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 307 (€45) | €86 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 211 (€31) | €116 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Recife (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 86,197 (€12,719) | €25,406 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.37 (€0.64) | €1.37 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 203 (€30) | €33 | - 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 24 (€3.47) | €17 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Recife (Brazil) is 50% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (€2.52) | €5.75 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 33 (€4.84) | €7 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 181 (€27) | €24 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 (€2.70) | €4.71 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 8 (€1.23) | €4.25 | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (€2.00) | €3.63 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.66 (€0.84) | €1.71 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.61 (€0.53) | €1.99 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 (€5.77) | €18 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Recife (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 83 (€12) | €38 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 52 (€8) | €18 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 169 (€25) | €87 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 143 (€21) | €53 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 20 (€2.93) | €9 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (€1.19) | €2.65 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (€1.17) | €5.93 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,047 (€450) | €407 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.81 (€0.27) | €0.15 | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 100 (€15) | €52 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (€1.42) | €8 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 662 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Recife (Brazil) is 55% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,700 in Bordeaux you would need to make just about €1,659 (R$ 11,243) in Recife.
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