Cost of living in Bauru, Brazil vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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Food | - 67% | |||
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Food in Bauru (Brazil) is 67% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 23 (£2.95) | £12 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 24 (£3.08) | £5.43 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.91 (£0.76) | £3.30 | - 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.41 (£0.44) | £0.93 | - 53% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (£0.91) | £2.39 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.00 (£0.51) | £1.96 | - 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 14 (£1.85) | £3.47 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.72 (£0.61) | £1.71 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.01 (£0.39) | £1.30 | - 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.84 (£0.49) | £2.12 | - 77% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 29 (£3.66) | £7 | - 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 6 (£0.83) | £1.64 | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.57 (£0.33) | £1.11 | - 70% | |
Housing | - 77% | |||
Housing in Bauru (Brazil) is 77% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,136 (£274) | £1,100 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,088 (£140) | £868 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 257 (£33) | £170 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,009 (£129) | £659 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 634 (£81) | £621 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 251 (£32) | £126 | - 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 68 (£9) | £21 | - 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,845 (£237) | £386 | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 402 (£52) | £107 | - 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 16 (£2.03) | £6 | - 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 (£1.65) | £12 | - 87% | |
Clothes | - 50% | |||
Clothes in Bauru (Brazil) is 50% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 202 (£26) | £62 | - 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 122 (£16) | £30 | - 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 339 (£43) | £66 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 261 (£34) | £69 | - 51% | |
Transportation | - 60% | |||
Transportation in Bauru (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 65,172 (£8,359) | £18,131 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.89 (£0.50) | £1.24 | - 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 172 (£22) | £65 | - 66% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £15 | - | |
Personal Care | - 39% | |||
Personal Care in Bauru (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (£2.55) | £2.95 | - 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 66 (£8) | £4.55 | + 86% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 233 (£30) | £62 | - 52% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 (£1.88) | £2.75 | - 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (£1.30) | £1.30 | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 (£1.60) | £3.71 | - 57% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.04 (£0.65) | £1.73 | - 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.81 (£0.36) | £1.64 | - 78% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 24 (£3.12) | £13 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 57% | |||
Entertainment in Bauru (Brazil) is 57% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 79 (£10) | £33 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 29 (£3.73) | £18 | - 80% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 116 (£15) | £66 | - 77% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 103 (£13) | £58 | - 77% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (£2.33) | £8 | - 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (£0.99) | £2.90 | - 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 (£0.94) | £3.86 | - 76% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,254 (£417) | £389 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.07 (£0.14) | £0.10 | + 35% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 72 (£9) | £36 | - 75% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (£1.02) | £9 | - 89% | |
TOTAL | - 64% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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