Recife
municipality of Pernambuco state, Brazil
Live & travel in Recife
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Aug 30, 2026
Climate by month
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 77%
Embassies & consulates in Recife
10 missions from 10 countries
Embassy 1
Consulate General 5
Consulate 3
Honorary Consulate 1
Where to eat in Recife
- Chica PitangaBudget
Rua Petrolina, 19 - Boa Viagem
- Papaya VerdeBudget
rua Santo Elías 409
- BrotfabrikBudget
Rua da Moeda 87
- BargaçoMid-range
Cais Santa Rita, 46
- Taberna Japonesa Quina do FuturoMid-range
Rua Xavier Marques, 134 - Aflitos
- Tio PepeMid-range
Rua Almirante Tamandaré 170 - Boa Viagem
- Nikko Japanese FusionMid-range
Av. Conselheiro Aguiar, 1712
- Armazém GuimarãesMid-range
Av. República do Líbano 251
- LeiteSplurge
Praça Joaquim Nabuco, 147, Santo Antônio
- Ponte NovaSplurge
Rua do Cupim, 172
- Famiglia GiulianoSplurge
Avenida Engenheiro Domingos Ferreira 3972
- Creperia Anjo SoltoBudget
Av. Herculano Bandeira, 513
- Entre Amigos
Av Boa Viagem, 760
- Guaiamum Gigante
Rua Dr. José de Góes, 299
- Metrópole
Rua das Ninfas, 125 - Boa Vista
- Sala de Reboco
Rua Gregório Júnior, 264 - Cordeiro
- Bar Central
Rua Mamede Simões 144 - Boa Vista
- Biruta
Rua Bem-Te-Vi, 15 - Pina (Zona Sul)
- Downtown Pub
Avenida Boa Viagem 618
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Recife · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Recife?
The travel guide to Recife lists Chica Pitanga, Papaya Verde, Brotfabrik, Bargaço, and Taberna Japonesa Quina do Futuro.
Is Recife safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Brazil at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 19.3 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Recife?
Roughly $2,100 per month for a remote worker, based on Brazil price levels (46% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Recife in November?
In November Recife averages a high of 33°C, a low of 22°C and about 24 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Recife?
10 diplomatic missions, including China (Consulate General), France (Consulate General), Germany (Consulate General), Japan (Consulate General), Spain (Embassy), and United States (Consulate General).
Cities in Brazil
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.