Cost of living in Recife, Brazil vs San Juan, Argentina (using Black Market exchange rate)

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Food | + 115% | |||
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Food in Recife (Brazil) is 115% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $ [BM]818 | ARS $ [BM]564 | + 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $ [BM]754 | ARS $ [BM]348 | + 117% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $ [BM]209 | ARS $ [BM]95 | + 120% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $ [BM]124 | ARS $ [BM]67 | + 84% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $ [BM]213 | ARS $ [BM]83 | + 158% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $ [BM]170 | ARS $ [BM]60 | + 185% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $ [BM]322 | ARS $ [BM]144 | + 123% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $ [BM]183 | ARS $ [BM]53 | + 246% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $ [BM]145 | ARS $ [BM]29 | + 408% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $ [BM]130 | ARS $ [BM]62 | + 110% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $ [BM]906 | ARS $ [BM]210 | + 332% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $ [BM]212 | ARS $ [BM]102 | + 109% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $ [BM]82 | ARS $ [BM]28 | + 196% | |
Housing | + 166% | |||
Housing in Recife (Brazil) is 166% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]76,291 | ARS $ [BM]20,827 | + 266% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $ [BM]59,252 | ARS $ [BM]12,882 | + 360% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $ [BM]10,792 | ARS $ [BM]3,325 | + 225% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $ [BM]45,977 | ARS $ [BM]12,796 | + 259% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $ [BM]34,546 | ARS $ [BM]9,106 | + 279% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $ [BM]6,218 | ARS $ [BM]2,070 | + 200% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $ [BM]2,089 | ARS $ [BM]1,692 | + 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $ [BM]44,503 | ARS $ [BM]24,446 | + 82% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]13,729 | ARS $ [BM]6,484 | + 112% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]660 | ARS $ [BM]233 | + 183% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $ [BM]413 | ARS $ [BM]180 | + 130% | |
Clothes | + 134% | |||
Clothes in Recife (Brazil) is 134% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $ [BM]4,900 | ARS $ [BM]1,624 | + 202% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $ [BM]4,647 | ARS $ [BM]1,895 | + 145% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]8,893 | ARS $ [BM]4,655 | + 91% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $ [BM]6,111 | ARS $ [BM]4,313 | + 42% | |
Transportation | + 257% | |||
Transportation in Recife (Brazil) is 257% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $ [BM]2,493,157 | ARS $ [BM]624,384 | + 299% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $ [BM]126 | ARS $ [BM]46 | + 174% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $ [BM]5,864 | ARS $ [BM]1,353 | + 333% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $ [BM]681 | ARS $ [BM]657 | + 4% | |
Personal Care | + 163% | |||
Personal Care in Recife (Brazil) is 163% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $ [BM]494 | ARS $ [BM]175 | + 182% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $ [BM]948 | ARS $ [BM]401 | + 136% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $ [BM]5,222 | ARS $ [BM]947 | + 451% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $ [BM]530 | ARS $ [BM]138 | + 284% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]241 | ARS $ [BM]137 | + 76% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $ [BM]392 | ARS $ [BM]198 | + 98% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $ [BM]164 | ARS $ [BM]72 | + 128% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $ [BM]104 | ARS $ [BM]82 | + 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]1,131 | ARS $ [BM]327 | + 246% | |
Entertainment | + 178% | |||
Entertainment in Recife (Brazil) is 178% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $ [BM]2,394 | ARS $ [BM]720 | + 232% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $ [BM]1,493 | ARS $ [BM]521 | + 186% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $ [BM]4,878 | ARS $ [BM]1,500 | + 225% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $ [BM]4,148 | ARS $ [BM]1,388 | + 199% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $ [BM]574 | ARS $ [BM]344 | + 67% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $ [BM]233 | ARS $ [BM]170 | + 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $ [BM]229 | ARS $ [BM]118 | + 94% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $ [BM]88,139 | ARS $ [BM]51,130 | + 72% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $ [BM]52 | ARS $ [BM]5.00 | + 949% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $ [BM]2,885 | ARS $ [BM]1,708 | + 69% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $ [BM]278 | ARS $ [BM]259 | + 7% | |
TOTAL | + 175% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least ARS $156,977 (R$ 9,672) in Recife to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $57,000 in San Juan.
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