- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- United Kingdom
- Caruaru
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Caruaru, Brazil compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Caruaru (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 16 (£3.28) | £15 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 17 (£3.56) | £5.50 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | £3.42 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.00 (£0.84) | £0.81 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.91 (£1.03) | £2.15 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | £1.37 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 12 (£2.51) | £4.65 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | £1.77 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.00 (£0.84) | £0.79 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.31 (£0.69) | £1.64 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 19 (£3.98) | £7 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.76 (£1.21) | £1.76 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.46 (£0.51) | £0.76 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Caruaru (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 900 (£188) | £1,307 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 850 (£178) | £1,091 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | £181 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | £686 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | £568 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | £117 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 103 (£22) | £22 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | £356 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | £79 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | £8 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £12 | - | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Caruaru (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 105 (£22) | £67 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | £32 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 225 (£47) | £60 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 169 (£35) | £64 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Caruaru (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 66,832 (£13,986) | £17,989 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.41 (£0.71) | £1.14 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 131 (£27) | £60 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Caruaru (Brazil) is 23% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | £3.17 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 9 (£1.88) | £5.88 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 180 (£38) | £61 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | £2.60 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (£2.05) | £1.39 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 (£2.27) | £3.06 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | £1.57 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.74 (£0.99) | £1.96 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | £15 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Caruaru (Brazil) is 30% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 58 (£12) | £36 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 39 (£8) | £18 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £68 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | £56 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 9 (£1.85) | £7 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | £2.76 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (£1.93) | £4.24 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | £401 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 137 (£29) | £37 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | £9 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 285 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Caruaru (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,700
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,247
(R$ 10,738)
in Caruaru.
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