Cost of living in Recife (Brazil) is 30% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary)
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Food | + 34% | |||
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Food in Recife (Brazil) is 34% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
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Recife | Pécs | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 34 (2,495 Ft) | 2,209 Ft | + 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 36 (2,629 Ft) | 1,670 Ft | + 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (727 Ft) | 772 Ft | - 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.49 (404 Ft) | 230 Ft | + 75% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 15 (1,113 Ft) | 1,049 Ft | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (539 Ft) | 481 Ft | + 12% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 (1,056 Ft) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (749 Ft) | 382 Ft | + 96% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.67 (417 Ft) | 262 Ft | + 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.93 (362 Ft) | 239 Ft | + 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 42 (3,093 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | + 100% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (682 Ft) | 398 Ft | + 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.88 (285 Ft) | 168 Ft | + 70% | |
Housing | + 46% | |||
Housing in Recife (Brazil) is 46% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
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Recife | Pécs | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,420 (325,004 Ft) | 170,267 Ft | + 91% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,480 (182,334 Ft) | 128,302 Ft | + 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 558 (41,005 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,934 (215,741 Ft) | 161,571 Ft | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,426 (104,855 Ft) | 73,888 Ft | + 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 755 (55,518 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | + 89% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 94 (6,881 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | + 109% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,759 (129,350 Ft) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 689 (50,688 Ft) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 32 (2,359 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (1,319 Ft) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 32% | |||
Clothes in Recife (Brazil) is 32% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
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Recife | Pécs | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 255 (18,765 Ft) | 25,313 Ft | - 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 253 (18,598 Ft) | 7,802 Ft | + 138% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 362 (26,631 Ft) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 281 (20,639 Ft) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 34% | |||
Transportation in Recife (Brazil) is 34% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
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Recife | Pécs | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 108,473 (7,975,201 Ft) | 7,414,260 Ft | + 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.42 (398 Ft) | 444 Ft | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 182 (13,414 Ft) | 6,656 Ft | + 102% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (2,181 Ft) | 3,880 Ft | - 44% | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Recife (Brazil) is 17% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
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Recife | Pécs | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 (1,630 Ft) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 30 (2,232 Ft) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 211 (15,548 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | + 105% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 13 (938 Ft) | 771 Ft | + 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (888 Ft) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (1,069 Ft) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (468 Ft) | 418 Ft | + 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.42 (398 Ft) | 422 Ft | - 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 55 (4,056 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | + 120% | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Recife (Brazil) is 6% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
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Recife | Pécs | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 85 (6,217 Ft) | 5,891 Ft | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 51 (3,760 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 172 (12,617 Ft) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 178 (13,083 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | + 80% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 21 (1,566 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | + 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (836 Ft) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (641 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,831 (281,664 Ft) | 320,070 Ft | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.22 (90 Ft) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 98 (7,182 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | + 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (671 Ft) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 30% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 337 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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