Cost of living in Recife (Brazil) is 27% cheaper than in Mar del Plata (Argentina)
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| Food | - 61% | |||
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| Food in Recife (Brazil) is 61% cheaper than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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| Recife | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 35 (ARS $1,271) | ARS $8,068 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 33 (ARS $1,210) | ARS $2,347 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (ARS $410) | ARS $1,243 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 6 (ARS $221) | ARS $198 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 13 (ARS $456) | ARS $424 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 9 (ARS $339) | ARS $354 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 30 (ARS $1,083) | ARS $1,679 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (ARS $337) | ARS $719 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 6 (ARS $223) | ARS $337 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (ARS $223) | ARS $361 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 48 (ARS $1,755) | ARS $4,593 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (ARS $320) | ARS $450 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.78 (ARS $174) | ARS $110 | + 58% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Recife (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Recife | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,420 (ARS $124,157) | ARS $403,858 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,298 (ARS $83,426) | ARS $57,763 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 541 (ARS $19,652) | ARS $6,930 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,238 (ARS $81,264) | ARS $300,154 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,470 (ARS $53,379) | ARS $35,371 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 516 (ARS $18,722) | ARS $4,085 | + 358% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 76 (ARS $2,755) | ARS $2,234 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,813 (ARS $65,816) | ARS $43,522 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 594 (ARS $21,575) | ARS $40,731 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (ARS $825) | ARS $411 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (ARS $648) | ARS $550 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Recife (Brazil) is 22% cheaper than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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| Recife | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 227 (ARS $8,233) | ARS $11,787 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 207 (ARS $7,501) | ARS $8,618 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 386 (ARS $14,030) | ARS $24,895 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 362 (ARS $13,150) | ARS $17,197 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Recife (Brazil) is 26% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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| Recife | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 111,670 (ARS $4,054,363) | ARS $3,969,030 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (ARS $221) | ARS $180 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 243 (ARS $8,814) | ARS $6,429 | + 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 46 (ARS $1,657) | ARS $1,032 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Recife (Brazil) is 25% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
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| Recife | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (ARS $685) | ARS $352 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 33 (ARS $1,195) | ARS $698 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 265 (ARS $9,614) | ARS $2,824 | + 240% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (ARS $592) | ARS $743 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (ARS $361) | ARS $331 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (ARS $497) | ARS $403 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (ARS $277) | ARS $543 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.12 (ARS $186) | ARS $255 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 47 (ARS $1,719) | ARS $1,859 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Recife (Brazil) is 65% more expensive than in Mar del Plata (Argentina) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Recife | Mar del Plata | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 79 (ARS $2,855) | ARS $2,602 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 53 (ARS $1,912) | ARS $1,690 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 164 (ARS $5,945) | ARS $2,268 | + 162% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 157 (ARS $5,703) | ARS $2,942 | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 21 (ARS $757) | ARS $907 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (ARS $389) | ARS $685 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (ARS $293) | ARS $560 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,497 (ARS $126,972) | ARS $52,290 | + 143% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.99 (ARS $36) | ARS $3.82 | + 839% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 89 (ARS $3,242) | ARS $4,504 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (ARS $368) | ARS $320 | + 15% | |
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TOTAL | - 27% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 801 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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