Brasília logs 40 hot days a year to Recife's 162 — Brasília wins by 122. Recife also leads on outdoor-dinner months by 5.

Brasília runs about $1,414/mo for a balanced lifestyle against Recife's $1,212/mo — Recife comes in $202 cheaper each month, roughly 17% less.

On mobility, Recife scores 2.4 vs Brasília's 1.8 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on walkability. Brasília still holds an edge on car efficiency.

Recife's culture score of 3.5 sits well above Brasília's 3.0, with the biggest gap on live music venues. Brasília still holds an edge on theatre & performing arts.

Recife's nature & outdoors score of 4.0 sits well above Brasília's 3.7, with the biggest gap on sea access. Brasília still holds an edge on green areas.

Brasília's safety score is ~2.3× Recife's — below average, while Recife lands near the floor, with the biggest gap on flooding safety. Recife still holds an edge on wildfire safety.

Recife's career score of 3.0 sits well above Brasília's 2.6, with the biggest gap on startup ecosystem.

Recife's social & community score is ~1.4× Brasília's — in the middle of the scale, while Brasília lands below average, with the biggest gap on street atmosphere.

On food & dining, Recife scores 2.6 vs Brasília's 2.2 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on food delivery.

On family, Brasília scores 2.5 vs Recife's 2.3 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on playgrounds. Recife still holds an edge on wellness/spa.

On healthcare, Brasília scores 2.7 vs Recife's 1.7 (0–5 scale), with the biggest gap on public healthcare quality.

Brasília averages 12.9 µg/m³ (moderate) PM2.5 annually versus Recife's 14.4 µg/m³ (moderate) — Brasília breathes ~11% cleaner air (1.5 µg/m³ lower).

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