Cost of living in Caxias do Sul, Brazil vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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Food | - 63% | |||
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Food in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 63% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (£3.68) | £12 | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 30 (£3.83) | £5.43 | - 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (£0.96) | £3.30 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.29 (£0.42) | £0.93 | - 55% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 5.69 (£0.73) | £2.39 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.17 (£0.53) | £1.96 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (£1.68) | £3.47 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.25 (£0.67) | £1.71 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.14 (£0.40) | £1.30 | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.63 (£0.59) | £2.12 | - 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 29 (£3.73) | £7 | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.72 (£0.73) | £1.64 | - 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.72 (£0.35) | £1.11 | - 68% | |
Housing | - 75% | |||
Housing in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 75% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,274 (£292) | £1,100 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,193 (£153) | £868 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 375 (£48) | £170 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 903 (£116) | £659 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 655 (£84) | £621 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 208 (£27) | £126 | - 79% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 90 (£12) | £21 | - 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,678 (£215) | £386 | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 371 (£48) | £107 | - 56% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (£2.53) | £6 | - 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 11 (£1.44) | £12 | - 88% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 23% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 224 (£29) | £62 | - 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 244 (£31) | £30 | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 336 (£43) | £66 | - 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 223 (£29) | £69 | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 63% | |||
Transportation in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 63% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 84,957 (£10,896) | £18,131 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.40 (£0.56) | £1.24 | - 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 145 (£19) | £65 | - 71% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 42 (£5.36) | £15 | - 65% | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (£1.76) | £2.95 | - 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 39 (£5.01) | £4.55 | + 10% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 194 (£25) | £62 | - 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 (£2.34) | £2.75 | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (£1.62) | £1.30 | + 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (£1.67) | £3.71 | - 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.81 (£0.62) | £1.73 | - 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.26 (£0.42) | £1.64 | - 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 35 (£4.50) | £13 | - 65% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 40% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 85 (£11) | £33 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 47 (£6) | £18 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 91 (£12) | £66 | - 82% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 130 (£17) | £58 | - 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (£2.35) | £8 | - 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 6 (£0.81) | £2.90 | - 72% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (£1.58) | £3.86 | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,248 (£417) | £389 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.14 (£0.27) | £0.10 | + 170% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 134 (£17) | £36 | - 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (£0.93) | £9 | - 90% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,000 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £1,184 (R$ 9,235) in Caxias do Sul.
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