Cost of living in Recife, Brazil

Summary of cost of living in Recife

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: R$ 12,170
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: R$ 5,552
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Recife
Current as of Feb 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district R$ 31
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) R$ 33
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast R$ 14
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk R$ 7
12 eggs, large R$ 10
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes R$ 5.11
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese R$ 23
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples R$ 12
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes R$ 7
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket R$ 5.49
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality R$ 39
2 liters of coca-cola R$ 9
Bread for 2 people for 1 day R$ 4.69
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area R$ 3,681
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area R$ 2,779
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat R$ 531
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area R$ 3,010
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area R$ 2,014
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio R$ 611
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) R$ 98
40” flat screen tv R$ 1,864
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) R$ 722
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) R$ 32
Hourly rate for cleaning help R$ 18
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) R$ 264
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) R$ 232
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) R$ 381
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes R$ 303
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new R$ 95,488
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas R$ 6
Monthly ticket public transport R$ 212
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) R$ 38
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) R$ 19
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) R$ 45
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) R$ 301
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) R$ 19
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) R$ 14
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) R$ 20
4 rolls of toilet paper R$ 6
Tube of toothpaste R$ 5.89
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city R$ 54
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub R$ 86
2 tickets to the movies R$ 75
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) R$ 166
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert R$ 171
1 cocktail drink in downtown club R$ 24
Cappuccino in expat area of the city R$ 13
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) R$ 8
Ipad wi-fi 128gb R$ 4,326
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) R$ 1.22
1 month of gym membership in business district R$ 109
1 package of marlboro cigarettes R$ 11
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 366 prices entered by 41 different people.
Latest price update: February 11, 2025

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