Cost of living in Recife, Brazil vs Thessaloniki, Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Recife (Brazil) is 57% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 28 (€4.40) | €16 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 (€4.12) | €7 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (€1.16) | €4.12 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.10 (€0.64) | €1.23 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (€1.16) | €4.06 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (€0.95) | €1.54 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 11 (€1.76) | €4.69 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (€1.02) | €1.50 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.09 (€0.80) | €0.98 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.50 (€0.70) | €1.30 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 33 (€5.10) | €10 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (€1.15) | €2.01 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.94 (€0.46) | €0.62 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Recife (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,638 (€413) | €592 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,049 (€320) | €430 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 387 (€60) | €121 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,657 (€259) | €424 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,310 (€205) | €315 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 215 (€34) | €82 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 72 (€11) | €20 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,543 (€241) | €379 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 475 (€74) | €111 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (€3.53) | €9 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 (€2.08) | €6 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Recife (Brazil) is 30% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 215 (€34) | €78 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 161 (€25) | €22 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 307 (€48) | €80 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 231 (€36) | €89 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Recife (Brazil) is 32% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 85,022 (€13,297) | €20,726 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.34 (€0.68) | €1.58 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 203 (€32) | €30 | + 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 24 (€3.69) | €21 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Recife (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (€2.46) | €3.14 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 33 (€5.12) | €9 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 191 (€30) | €31 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (€2.74) | €3.64 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (€1.99) | €4.30 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (€2.12) | €3.74 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.92 (€0.93) | €1.84 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.61 (€0.56) | €2.07 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 43 (€7) | €9 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Recife (Brazil) is 40% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 83 (€13) | €26 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 52 (€8) | €15 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 169 (€26) | €45 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 143 (€22) | €45 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 20 (€3.10) | €9 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (€1.26) | €3.80 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (€1.21) | €3.87 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,047 (€477) | €434 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.72 (€0.27) | €0.36 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 108 (€17) | €41 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (€1.50) | €4.66 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 738 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.15640
EUR
/
BRL
Do you live in Thessaloniki? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Caracas is 61% cheaper than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Barranquilla is 10% more expensive than in Santa Marta
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Paris is 739% more expensive than in Caracas
- Cost of living in Bogotá is 38% more expensive than in Tunja
- Cost of living in Dubai is 28% more expensive than in Wichita, Kansas
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 19% cheaper than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Vancouver is 6% cheaper than in Toronto
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 78% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in London is 61% more expensive than in Madrid
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Valletta (Malta)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Florence (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Zurich (Switzerland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Curitiba (Brazil)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Iasi (Romania)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Asunción (Paraguay)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Porto Alegre (Brazil)
Cost of living in Recife (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,800 in Thessaloniki you would need to make just about €1,046 (R$ 6,688) in Recife.
Prices recently added
- Utilities, monthly for 2 people in 900 sqft in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota costs $61 (6 minutes ago)
- Furnished accommodation in normal area, monthly rent - 85 m2 in Vigo costs €550 (about 1 hour ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Miami, Florida costs $120 (about 3 hours ago)
- 2 liters of whole fat milk in Gorakhpur costs ₨53 (about 4 hours ago)
- 1 liter of gasoline in Córdoba costs ARS $79 (about 5 hours ago)
- 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality in Guwahati costs ₨120 (about 6 hours ago)