Cost of living in Recife, Brazil vs Denver, Colorado, United States
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Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Recife (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 ($4.97) | $16 | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 ($4.58) | $8 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 ($1.27) | $4.29 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.28 ($0.75) | $0.81 | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 7 ($1.30) | $2.86 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.88 ($1.03) | $3.13 | - 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 11 ($1.96) | $5.90 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 ($1.11) | $3.28 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.03 ($0.88) | $1.79 | - 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.50 ($0.79) | $2.30 | - 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 31 ($5.51) | $15 | - 63% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 ($1.29) | $1.75 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.82 ($0.50) | $2.15 | - 77% | |
Housing | - 78% | |||
Housing in Recife (Brazil) is 78% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,638 ($463) | $2,284 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,049 ($360) | $1,640 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 373 ($66) | $119 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,590 ($279) | $1,597 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,194 ($210) | $1,097 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 215 ($38) | $86 | - 56% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 72 ($13) | $52 | - 76% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,539 ($270) | $302 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 475 ($83) | $149 | - 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 ($4.01) | $10 | - 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 ($2.51) | $34 | - 93% | |
Clothes | - 55% | |||
Clothes in Recife (Brazil) is 55% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 169 ($30) | $54 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 161 ($28) | $59 | - 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 307 ($54) | $92 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 211 ($37) | $200 | - 81% | |
Transportation | - 61% | |||
Transportation in Recife (Brazil) is 61% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 86,197 ($15,146) | $21,600 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.37 ($0.77) | $0.64 | + 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 203 ($36) | $121 | - 71% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 24 ($4.13) | $17 | - 76% | |
Personal Care | - 65% | |||
Personal Care in Recife (Brazil) is 65% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 ($3.00) | $8 | - 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 33 ($5.76) | $16 | - 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 181 ($32) | $117 | - 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 ($3.22) | $7 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 8 ($1.46) | $2.86 | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 ($2.38) | $5.56 | - 57% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.66 ($0.99) | $3.20 | - 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.61 ($0.63) | $1.78 | - 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 ($7) | $23 | - 70% | |
Entertainment | - 59% | |||
Entertainment in Recife (Brazil) is 59% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 83 ($15) | $42 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 52 ($9) | $24 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 169 ($30) | $276 | - 89% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 143 ($25) | $67 | - 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 20 ($3.49) | $11 | - 69% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 ($1.42) | $4.72 | - 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 ($1.39) | $5.18 | - 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,047 ($535) | $460 | + 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.81 ($0.32) | $0.65 | - 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 100 ($18) | $74 | - 76% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 ($1.69) | $7 | - 75% | |
TOTAL | - 66% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Recife (Brazil) is 66% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,300 in Denver, Colorado you would need to make just about $2,124 (R$ 12,086) in Recife.
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