🍜
$7.07
38.4 BRL Business Lunch (incl. drink)
☕
$2.87
15.6 BRL Cappuccino
🚌
$44
238.7 BRL Monthly Transport Pass
🏠
$430.2
2,337 BRL Studio 45m² (normal area)
How much does it cost to live in Brazil alone?
To live in Recife on a moderate budget, you'll need around $786/month. That covers renting a studio in a normal area ($430), weekday lunches out ($141), weekend casual meals ($52), a daily coffee, tea, or other cheap drinks ($86), a monthly transit pass ($44), and a few taxi rides ($32). No gym, no dining out every night — just everyday life.
How much does it cost to live in Brazil for two?
2 persons
$1,284
≈ €1,148
If there are two of you, plan on around $1,284 ≈ €1,148/month — a proper apartment ($573), meals and daily drinks for both, two transit passes, and more taxi rides.
What does it cost to raise a family in Brazil?
With a child, the total comes to around $1,407 ≈ €1,258/month. Kids eat less, rarely pay for transit, but you'll need more taxi rides and little extras add up fast. School fees not included.
Item
USD $
BRL R$
🍽️
Business Lunch (incl. drink)
$7.07
38.4 BRL
🍔
Fast Food Combo Meal
$6.50
35.3 BRL
🍗
Chicken Breast (500g)
$2.68
14.6 BRL
🥛
Milk (1L)
$1.34
7.28 BRL
🥚
Eggs (12)
$2.10
11.4 BRL
🍅
Tomatoes (1kg)
$1.15
6.25 BRL
🧀
Local Cheese (500g)
$4.97
27 BRL
🍎
Apples (1kg)
$2.29
12.4 BRL
🥔
Potatoes (1kg)
$1.34
7.28 BRL
🍺
Beer 0.5L (supermarket)
$1.15
6.25 BRL
🍷
Wine Bottle (red, table)
$7.64
41.5 BRL
🥤
Coca-Cola (2L)
$1.91
10.4 BRL
🍞
Bread (2 people, 1 day)
$0.85
4.62 BRL
Item
USD $
BRL R$
🏢
Rent 85m² (expensive area)
$746.6
4,056 BRL
🏠
Rent 85m² (normal area)
$573.1
3,113 BRL
💡
Utilities 85m² (2 persons)
$131.3
713.2 BRL
🏢
Studio 45m² (expensive)
$747.4
4,060 BRL
🏠
Studio 45m² (normal area)
$430.2
2,337 BRL
💡
Utilities 45m² (1 person)
$142.6
774.4 BRL
📶
Internet (monthly)
$18.4
99.7 BRL
📺
TV 40" Flat Screen
$344.2
1,870 BRL
🔲
Microwave (800/900W)
$123.5
670.6 BRL
🧴
Laundry Detergent (3L)
$5.92
32.2 BRL
🧹
Cleaning Help (per hour)
$3.44
18.7 BRL
Item
USD $
BRL R$
👖
Jeans (Levis 501)
$51
277.1 BRL
👗
Summer Dress (Zara, H&M)
$49.9
270.9 BRL
👟
Sport Shoes (Nike, Adidas)
$70.3
382 BRL
👞
Leather Business Shoes
$79.5
431.8 BRL
Item
USD $
BRL R$
🚗
VW Golf (new)
$18,552
100,775 BRL
⛽
Gasoline (1L)
$1.15
6.25 BRL
🎫
Monthly Transport Pass
$44
238.7 BRL
🚕
Taxi Trip (8km)
$8.03
43.6 BRL
Item
USD $
BRL R$
💊
Cold Medicine (6 days)
$3.63
19.7 BRL
💉
Antibiotics (12 doses)
$9.56
51.9 BRL
🏥
Doctor Visit (15 min)
$57.3
311.4 BRL
Item
USD $
BRL R$
🧻
Tampons (32 pcs)
$3.63
19.7 BRL
🧴
Deodorant (50ml)
$2.29
12.4 BRL
🧴
Shampoo (400ml)
$3.06
16.6 BRL
🧻
Toilet Paper (4 rolls)
$1.72
9.34 BRL
🪥
Toothpaste
$1.05
5.70 BRL
💇
Men's Haircut
$14.7
79.9 BRL
Item
USD $
BRL R$
🍺
Dinner for 2 (pub)
$21.4
116.2 BRL
🎬
Cinema (2 tickets)
$12.4
67.5 BRL
🎭
Theater (2 tickets, best)
$35
190 BRL
🍝
Italian Dinner for 2 (full)
$39.2
212.8 BRL
🍸
Cocktail (downtown)
$5.35
29.1 BRL
☕
Cappuccino
$2.87
15.6 BRL
🍺
Beer in Pub (500ml)
$2.10
11.4 BRL
📱
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB
$764.6
4,153 BRL
📱
Mobile (1 min, prepaid)
$0.25
1.36 BRL
🏋️
Gym Membership (monthly)
$22.7
123.5 BRL
🚬
Marlboro Cigarettes
$2.10
11.4 BRL