Cost of living in Recife, Brazil vs San Francisco, California, United States
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Food | - 74% | |||
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Food in Recife (Brazil) is 74% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 ($4.97) | $18 | - 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 ($4.58) | $9 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 ($1.27) | $5.20 | - 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.28 ($0.75) | $1.16 | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 7 ($1.30) | $5.18 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.88 ($1.03) | $4.92 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 11 ($1.96) | $12 | - 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 ($1.11) | $4.15 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.03 ($0.88) | $2.18 | - 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.50 ($0.79) | $5.54 | - 86% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 31 ($5.50) | $18 | - 70% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 ($1.29) | $2.51 | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.82 ($0.50) | $3.82 | - 87% | |
Housing | - 87% | |||
Housing in Recife (Brazil) is 87% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,638 ($463) | $3,960 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,049 ($360) | $3,733 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 373 ($66) | $128 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,590 ($279) | $2,888 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,194 ($210) | $2,294 | - 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 215 ($38) | $101 | - 62% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 72 ($13) | $48 | - 74% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,539 ($270) | $518 | - 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 475 ($83) | $139 | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 ($4.01) | $11 | - 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 ($2.51) | $42 | - 94% | |
Clothes | - 49% | |||
Clothes in Recife (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 169 ($30) | $62 | - 52% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 161 ($28) | $46 | - 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 307 ($54) | $105 | - 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 211 ($37) | $171 | - 78% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Recife (Brazil) is 54% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 86,197 ($15,141) | $23,115 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.37 ($0.77) | $0.95 | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 203 ($36) | $92 | - 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 24 ($4.13) | $19 | - 78% | |
Personal Care | - 72% | |||
Personal Care in Recife (Brazil) is 72% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 ($3.00) | $9 | - 66% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 33 ($5.76) | $12 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 181 ($32) | $132 | - 76% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 ($3.22) | $7 | - 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 8 ($1.46) | $4.80 | - 70% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 ($2.38) | $8 | - 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.66 ($0.99) | $4.63 | - 79% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.61 ($0.63) | $2.49 | - 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 39 ($7) | $32 | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 64% | |||
Entertainment in Recife (Brazil) is 64% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 83 ($15) | $61 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 52 ($9) | $31 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 169 ($30) | $263 | - 89% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 143 ($25) | $109 | - 77% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 20 ($3.49) | $15 | - 76% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 ($1.42) | $5.19 | - 73% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 ($1.39) | $8 | - 83% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,047 ($535) | $405 | + 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.81 ($0.32) | $0.35 | - 10% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 100 ($18) | $111 | - 84% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 ($1.69) | $11 | - 85% | |
TOTAL | - 73% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $12,000 in San Francisco, California you would need to make just about $3,208 (R$ 18,265) in Recife.
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