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Cost of Living in Recife
Monthly Total
$932
$16,310
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$286
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$22
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$286
$5,005
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$116
$2,030
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$86
$1,505
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$48
$840
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$150
$2,625
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$167
$2,923
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$50
$875
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$28
$490
Monthly Total
$932
$16,310
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