Cost of living in Recife, Brazil vs Kelowna, Canada
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| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Recife (Brazil) is 61% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 (C$7) | C$17 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 (C$6) | C$12 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (C$1.67) | C$7 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.28 (C$0.99) | C$2.43 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (C$1.70) | C$3.97 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.88 (C$1.36) | C$2.82 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 11 (C$2.57) | C$13 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (C$1.46) | C$3.21 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.03 (C$1.16) | C$1.89 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.50 (C$1.04) | C$3.29 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 31 (C$7) | C$19 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (C$1.70) | C$2.64 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.82 (C$0.65) | C$2.63 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Recife (Brazil) is 71% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,638 (C$609) | C$1,961 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,049 (C$473) | C$1,723 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 373 (C$86) | C$209 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,590 (C$367) | C$1,579 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,194 (C$276) | C$1,147 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 215 (C$50) | C$78 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 72 (C$17) | C$64 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,539 (C$355) | C$464 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 475 (C$110) | C$152 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (C$5.27) | C$13 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (C$3.29) | C$25 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Recife (Brazil) is 53% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 169 (C$39) | C$72 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 161 (C$37) | C$83 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 307 (C$71) | C$122 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 211 (C$49) | C$129 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Recife (Brazil) is 29% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 86,197 (C$19,913) | C$21,915 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.37 (C$1.01) | C$1.24 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 203 (C$47) | C$67 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 24 (C$5.44) | C$23 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Recife (Brazil) is 64% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (C$3.95) | C$11 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 33 (C$8) | C$21 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 181 (C$42) | C$103 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 (C$4.23) | C$8 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 8 (C$1.92) | C$5.11 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (C$3.13) | C$7 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.66 (C$1.31) | C$5.33 | - 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.61 (C$0.83) | C$2.48 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 (C$9) | C$25 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Recife (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 83 (C$19) | C$52 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 52 (C$12) | C$26 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 169 (C$39) | C$124 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 143 (C$33) | C$87 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 20 (C$4.58) | C$9 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (C$1.86) | C$5.39 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (C$1.83) | C$7 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,047 (C$704) | C$610 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.81 (C$0.42) | C$0.40 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 100 (C$23) | C$54 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (C$2.22) | C$12 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Recife (Brazil) is 55% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,700 in Kelowna you would need to make just about C$2,560 (R$ 11,083) in Recife.
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