Cost of living in Recife (Brazil) is 40% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania)
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| Food | + 43% | |||
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| Food in Recife (Brazil) is 43% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Recife | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 32 (30 lei) | 32 lei | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 35 (32 lei) | 18 lei | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 (11 lei) | 9 lei | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 6 (5.90 lei) | 5.22 lei | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 14 (13 lei) | 10 lei | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (8 lei) | 4.30 lei | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 21 (19 lei) | 14 lei | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 10 (9 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5.43 (5.03 lei) | 2.30 lei | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.46 (5.05 lei) | 3.23 lei | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 49 (45 lei) | 25 lei | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 9 (8 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.92 (4.56 lei) | 1.67 lei | + 172% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Recife (Brazil) is 37% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Recife | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,764 (3,484 lei) | 2,229 lei | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,272 (2,103 lei) | 1,523 lei | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 387 (359 lei) | 390 lei | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,322 (2,149 lei) | 1,369 lei | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,221 (1,130 lei) | 914 lei | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 270 (250 lei) | 253 lei | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 77 (71 lei) | 32 lei | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,775 (1,642 lei) | 1,762 lei | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 580 (536 lei) | 330 lei | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 27 (25 lei) | 30 lei | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (16 lei) | 23 lei | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Recife (Brazil) is 39% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Recife | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 238 (220 lei) | 261 lei | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 251 (233 lei) | 131 lei | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 350 (324 lei) | 270 lei | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 272 (252 lei) | 251 lei | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Recife (Brazil) is 79% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Recife | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 111,861 (103,533 lei) | 87,982 lei | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 5.68 (5.25 lei) | 5.20 lei | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 237 (219 lei) | 74 lei | + 196% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 29 (27 lei) | 21 lei | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Recife (Brazil) is 13% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Recife | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 21 (19 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 33 (30 lei) | 28 lei | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 220 (204 lei) | 84 lei | + 143% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (15 lei) | 20 lei | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (11 lei) | 13 lei | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (13 lei) | 15 lei | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (6 lei) | 5.04 lei | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.38 (4.98 lei) | 9 lei | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 42 (39 lei) | 16 lei | + 149% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Recife (Brazil) is about the same as in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Recife | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 74 (68 lei) | 69 lei | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 55 (50 lei) | 43 lei | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 171 (159 lei) | 166 lei | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 159 (147 lei) | 135 lei | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 22 (20 lei) | 21 lei | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (9 lei) | 9 lei | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (9 lei) | 5.31 lei | + 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,497 (3,237 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.99 (0.91 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 88 (82 lei) | 121 lei | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (10 lei) | 16 lei | - 36% | |
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TOTAL | + 40% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 487 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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