- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Netherlands
- Recife
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Recife, Brazil compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Recife (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 16 (€3.50) | €15 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 18 (€4.07) | €7 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 4.50 (€1.02) | €3.83 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.75 (€0.85) | €1.22 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.75 (€1.07) | €1.95 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (€1.41) | €2.09 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 10 (€2.31) | €4.33 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.15 (€1.16) | €2.29 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (€1.65) | €1.75 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.29 (€0.74) | €0.70 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 20 (€4.52) | €4.50 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 6 (€1.40) | €2.50 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.92 (€0.89) | €0.87 | + 2% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Recife (Brazil) is 67% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,925 (€661) | €1,291 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,525 (€345) | €1,113 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 222 (€50) | €225 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,625 (€367) | €1,700 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 900 (€203) | €1,070 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 111 (€25) | €70 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 62 (€14) | €31 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,955 (€442) | €450 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 415 (€94) | €85 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 24 (€5.50) | €10 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (€3.11) | €15 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Recife (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 150 (€34) | €85 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 125 (€28) | €37 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 264 (€60) | €119 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 265 (€60) | €104 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 79% | |||
| Transportation in Recife (Brazil) is 79% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 52,120 (€11,784) | €24,992 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.84 (€0.64) | €1.68 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 90 (€20) | €151 | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 33 (€7) | €23 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Recife (Brazil) is 13% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (€3.31) | €5.00 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 37 (€8) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 192 (€43) | €24 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 14 (€3.17) | €3.23 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (€2.77) | €2.23 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (€3.39) | €1.90 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.74 (€1.30) | €0.90 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.33 (€0.98) | €1.75 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 34 (€8) | €25 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Recife (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 70 (€16) | €41 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 38 (€9) | €21 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 226 (€51) | €49 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 70 (€16) | €90 | - 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 21 (€4.72) | €8 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.50 (€1.24) | €3.00 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 4.25 (€0.96) | €3.71 | - 74% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,701 (€611) | €579 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.13 (€0.26) | €0.30 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 123 (€28) | €20 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 5.62 (€1.27) | €7 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 556 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Recife (Brazil) is 63% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,500
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €1,312
(R$ 5,804)
in Recife.
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