- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- United Kingdom
- Caruaru
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Caruaru, Brazil compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Caruaru (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 13 (£3.06) | £15 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 16 (£3.84) | £5.50 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | £3.36 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.00 (£0.94) | £0.80 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.91 (£1.15) | £2.15 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | £1.42 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 12 (£2.82) | £4.91 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | £1.69 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.00 (£0.94) | £0.81 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.31 (£0.78) | £1.64 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 19 (£4.48) | £7 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.76 (£1.36) | £1.79 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.46 (£0.58) | £0.70 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Caruaru (Brazil) is 32% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 884 (£208) | £1,307 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | £1,091 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | £186 | - | |
| 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 | - | £154 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 99 (£23) | £22 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | £351 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | £80 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | £8 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £12 | - | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Caruaru (Brazil) is 21% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 105 (£25) | £67 | - 63% | |
| 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$ 226 (£53) | £60 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 169 (£40) | £64 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Caruaru (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 66,832 (£15,720) | £17,989 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.34 (£0.78) | £1.15 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 131 (£31) | £60 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Caruaru (Brazil) is 26% 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 (£2.12) | £5.88 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 180 (£42) | £74 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | £2.55 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (£2.30) | £1.49 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 (£2.55) | £3.31 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | £1.53 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.74 (£1.12) | £1.81 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | £15 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Caruaru (Brazil) is 26% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 58 (£14) | £35 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 37 (£9) | £18 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £67 | - | |
| 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 (£2.08) | £7 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | £2.76 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (£2.17) | £3.56 | - 39% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | £333 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 137 (£32) | £37 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | £9 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 354 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Caruaru (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,000
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,638
(R$ 11,215)
in Caruaru.
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