Cost of Living in Recife
Complete monthly cost breakdown for digital nomads in Recife, Brazil
Average Monthly Cost
$1,200
per month
Budget
$420
Mid-Range
$705
Comfortable
$1,355
💰 Detailed Cost Breakdown
Monthly costs in USD by lifestyle tier
| Category | Budget | Mid-Range | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Accommodation | $140 | $175 | $275 |
| 🍽️ Food & Dining | $150 | $210 | $480 |
| 💻 Coworking | $0 | $70 | $100 |
| 🚇 Transport | $30 | $50 | $100 |
| 🎯 Entertainment | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| 📱 Other | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| TOTAL | $420 | $705 | $1,355 |
🏷️ Specific Prices
🏠 Accommodation
1BR Apartment (Center)$275/mo
1BR Apartment (Outside)$175/mo
Hostel$12/night
Airbnb$500/mo
🍽️ Food & Drinks
Local Meal$3
Mid-range Restaurant$10
Weekly Groceries$45
Coffee$2
Beer$N/A
💼 Work & Utilities
Coworking (Monthly)$100
SIM Card (Data)$10/mo
Gym Membership$25/mo
How Recife Compares
-10%
vs South America
average
-32%
vs Global
nomad avg
🇧🇷Recife$1,200/mo
South America Average$1,339/mo
Global Nomad Average$1,773/mo
This cityRegional avgGlobal avg
💡 Money-Saving Tips for Recife
- ✓Look for apartments outside the city center - often 20-30% cheaper
- ✓Use local supermarkets instead of imported goods stores
- ✓Try coworking day passes before committing to monthly memberships
- ✓Negotiate monthly rates on Airbnb for stays longer than 28 days
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