Recife ranks 2nd of 6 priced cities in Brazil on cost — $659 a month in essentials, 5% above Fortaleza, the cheapest. The average net salary of $420 covers that 0.6×. 91.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipality level. PM2.5 averages 10.6 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jul averages 25°C, Feb 28°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $255 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $487 |
| Groceries | $101 |
| Dining out | $135 |
| Utilities | $130 |
| Local transport | $38 |
| Essentials / mo | $659 |
| Avg net salary | $420 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $609 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $872 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Recife, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $5.46 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $35.10 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $9.75 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.49 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.56 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.12 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.04 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.61 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.38 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.61 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.59 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.06 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $7.09 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $4.44 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.37 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.33 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.22 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.41 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.07 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.85 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.82 |
| Monthly transit pass | $37.54 |
| Taxi start | $1.21 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.74 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.27 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $113.08 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $17.26 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $13.09 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $20.80 |
| Cinema, one seat | $8.29 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Recife has 91.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipality level). That is the 4th-highest of 6 Brazil cities we track. Brazil's national figure is 100.8, so Recife runs 9 below the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.5°C | 31.4°C | 75% | 62% | 56 mm |
| Feb | 27.8°C | 32°C | 76% | 65% | 79 mm |
| Mar | 27.6°C | 32.2°C | 79% | 64% | 108 mm |
| Apr | 27.2°C | 31.7°C | 82% | 63% | 85 mm |
| May | 26.3°C | 30.5°C | 84% | 60% | 124 mm |
| Jun | 25.2°C | 28.6°C | 84% | 57% | 135 mm |
| Jul | 24.6°C | 27.2°C | 83% | 56% | 104 mm |
| Aug | 24.7°C | 27.1°C | 80% | 52% | 60 mm |
| Sep | 25.5°C | 28°C | 77% | 50% | 38 mm |
| Oct | 26.6°C | 29.4°C | 74% | 50% | 24 mm |
| Nov | 27.3°C | 30.5°C | 73% | 53% | 28 mm |
| Dec | 27.5°C | 31.1°C | 74% | 58% | 36 mm |
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