Cost of living in Recife, Brazil

Summary of cost of living in Recife

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: R$ 12,088
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: R$ 5,486
  • Recife is the 2nd cheapest city in Brazil (10 out of 11)
  • Cost of living in Recife is cheaper than in 76% of cities in Latin America (26 out of 34)
  • Cost of living in Recife is cheaper than in 86% of cities in the World (184 out of 214)

List of prices in Recife
Current as of Oct 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district R$ 34
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) R$ 36
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast R$ 12
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk R$ 6
12 eggs, large R$ 16
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes R$ 8
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese R$ 20
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples R$ 9
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes R$ 5.41
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket R$ 5.93
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality R$ 48
2 liters of coca-cola R$ 9
Bread for 2 people for 1 day R$ 4.83
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area R$ 3,846
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area R$ 2,493
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat R$ 634
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area R$ 2,761
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area R$ 1,360
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio R$ 778
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) R$ 76
40” flat screen tv R$ 1,904
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) R$ 730
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) R$ 28
Hourly rate for cleaning help R$ 17
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) R$ 272
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) R$ 253
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) R$ 358
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes R$ 296
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new R$ 100,900
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas R$ 5.46
Monthly ticket public transport R$ 230
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) R$ 41
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) R$ 22
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) R$ 30
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) R$ 206
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) R$ 13
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) R$ 12
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) R$ 15
4 rolls of toilet paper R$ 6
Tube of toothpaste R$ 5.42
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city R$ 48
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub R$ 86
2 tickets to the movies R$ 54
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) R$ 172
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert R$ 153
1 cocktail drink in downtown club R$ 21
Cappuccino in expat area of the city R$ 12
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) R$ 9
Ipad wi-fi 128gb R$ 3,831
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) R$ 1.22
1 month of gym membership in business district R$ 92
1 package of marlboro cigarettes R$ 12
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 290 prices entered by 32 different people.
Latest price update: October 01, 2023

Recife position in our World Ranking

the world
184th
out of 214
latin america
26th
out of 34
brazil
10th
out of 11

Cheapest and most expensive products in Recife compared to other cities:

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2nd
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2nd
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