Cost of living in Recife, Brazil vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Recife (Brazil) is 65% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 (AU$7) | AU$18 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 (AU$6) | AU$12 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (AU$1.68) | AU$5.27 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.28 (AU$0.99) | AU$1.48 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (AU$1.71) | AU$5.06 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.88 (AU$1.36) | AU$4.83 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 11 (AU$2.58) | AU$6 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (AU$1.47) | AU$4.57 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.03 (AU$1.17) | AU$3.19 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.50 (AU$1.04) | AU$5.70 | - 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 31 (AU$7) | AU$17 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (AU$1.70) | AU$2.80 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.82 (AU$0.65) | AU$2.67 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Recife (Brazil) is 76% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,638 (AU$611) | AU$2,894 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,049 (AU$475) | AU$2,147 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 373 (AU$86) | AU$238 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,590 (AU$368) | AU$1,809 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,194 (AU$277) | AU$1,422 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 215 (AU$50) | AU$159 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 72 (AU$17) | AU$46 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,539 (AU$357) | AU$354 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 475 (AU$110) | AU$212 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (AU$5.29) | AU$12 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (AU$3.31) | AU$28 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Recife (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 169 (AU$39) | AU$101 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 161 (AU$37) | AU$59 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 307 (AU$71) | AU$129 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 211 (AU$49) | AU$131 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Recife (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 86,197 (AU$19,979) | AU$27,303 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.37 (AU$1.01) | AU$1.38 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 203 (AU$47) | AU$160 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 24 (AU$5.45) | AU$21 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Recife (Brazil) is 55% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (AU$3.96) | AU$7 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 33 (AU$8) | AU$24 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 181 (AU$42) | AU$72 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 (AU$4.25) | AU$7 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 8 (AU$1.93) | AU$4.31 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (AU$3.14) | AU$5.32 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.66 (AU$1.31) | AU$2.55 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.61 (AU$0.84) | AU$3.01 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 (AU$9) | AU$36 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Recife (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 83 (AU$19) | AU$51 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 52 (AU$12) | AU$39 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 169 (AU$39) | AU$226 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 143 (AU$33) | AU$78 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 20 (AU$4.60) | AU$16 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (AU$1.87) | AU$4.40 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (AU$1.83) | AU$10 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,047 (AU$706) | AU$634 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.81 (AU$0.42) | AU$0.25 | + 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 100 (AU$23) | AU$72 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (AU$2.23) | AU$33 | - 93% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,589 prices entered by 180 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Recife (Brazil) is 64% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,400 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$3,007 (R$ 12,975) in Recife.
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