- Cost of Living
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- Recife
- Zwolle
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Cost of living in Recife, Brazil compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Recife (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 16 (€3.70) | €15 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 18 (€4.30) | €7 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 4.50 (€1.08) | €3.83 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.79 (€0.90) | €1.22 | - 26% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 4.75 (€1.14) | €1.95 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (€1.49) | €2.09 | - 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 10 (€2.44) | €4.33 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.15 (€1.23) | €2.29 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (€1.75) | €1.75 | - 0% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.29 (€0.79) | €0.70 | + 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 20 (€4.78) | €4.50 | + 6% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 7 (€1.56) | €2.50 | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.92 (€0.94) | €0.87 | + 8% | |
Housing | - 65% | |||
Housing in Recife (Brazil) is 65% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,925 (€699) | €1,291 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,525 (€364) | €1,113 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 222 (€53) | €225 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,625 (€388) | €1,700 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 900 (€215) | €1,070 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 111 (€27) | €70 | - 62% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 62 (€15) | €31 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,961 (€469) | €450 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 436 (€104) | €85 | + 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 27 (€6) | €10 | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (€3.30) | €15 | - 78% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Recife (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 150 (€36) | €85 | - 58% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 125 (€30) | €37 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 264 (€63) | €119 | - 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 265 (€63) | €104 | - 39% | |
Transportation | - 77% | |||
Transportation in Recife (Brazil) is 77% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 52,120 (€12,456) | €24,992 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.84 (€0.68) | €1.68 | - 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 90 (€22) | €151 | - 86% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 33 (€8) | €23 | - 65% | |
Personal Care | + 21% | |||
Personal Care in Recife (Brazil) is 21% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 13 (€3.19) | €5.00 | - 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 33 (€8) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 217 (€52) | €24 | + 116% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 14 (€3.35) | €3.23 | + 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (€2.83) | €2.23 | + 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (€3.73) | €1.90 | + 96% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.83 (€1.39) | €0.90 | + 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.42 (€1.06) | €1.75 | - 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 27 (€7) | €25 | - 74% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Recife (Brazil) is 40% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 90 (€21) | €41 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 38 (€9) | €21 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 209 (€50) | €49 | + 2% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 70 (€17) | €90 | - 81% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 19 (€4.50) | €8 | - 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5.50 (€1.31) | €3.00 | - 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 4.25 (€1.02) | €3.71 | - 73% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 2,659 (€635) | €579 | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.13 (€0.27) | €0.30 | - 10% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 123 (€29) | €20 | + 45% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 5.62 (€1.34) | €7 | - 79% | |
TOTAL | - 60% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Recife (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,600
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €1,448
(R$ 6,059)
in Recife.
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