Cost of living in Caxias do Sul, Brazil vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 50% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (£5.16) | £12 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (£4.81) | £5.43 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (£1.23) | £3.30 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.11 (£0.55) | £0.93 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (£1.12) | £2.39 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.20 (£0.74) | £1.96 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (£2.64) | £3.47 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.54 (£0.97) | £1.71 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.82 (£0.50) | £1.30 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.93 (£0.87) | £2.12 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 27 (£4.75) | £7 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.83 (£1.02) | £1.64 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.79 (£0.49) | £1.11 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 61% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,313 (£583) | £1,100 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,289 (£227) | £870 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 375 (£66) | £170 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 903 (£159) | £599 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 655 (£115) | £624 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 208 (£37) | £126 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 (£16) | £21 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,665 (£293) | £386 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 368 (£65) | £107 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 19 (£3.42) | £6 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 11 (£1.98) | £12 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 212 (£37) | £62 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 218 (£38) | £30 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 337 (£59) | £66 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 270 (£47) | £69 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 98,590 (£17,337) | £18,131 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.34 (£0.76) | £1.24 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 169 (£30) | £66 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 45 (£8) | £15 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 31% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 13 (£2.34) | £2.95 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 36 (£6) | £4.55 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 189 (£33) | £62 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (£2.86) | £2.75 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (£2.03) | £1.30 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 11 (£1.96) | £3.71 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.43 (£0.78) | £1.73 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.26 (£0.57) | £1.64 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 27 (£4.74) | £13 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 17% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 85 (£15) | £33 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 47 (£8) | £18 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 98 (£17) | £66 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 133 (£23) | £58 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (£3.13) | £8 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 6 (£1.08) | £2.90 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (£2.17) | £3.86 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,279 (£577) | £389 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.08 (£0.37) | £0.10 | + 259% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 140 (£25) | £36 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (£1.24) | £9 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 146 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
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Cost of living in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,400 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £1,943 (R$ 11,048) in Caxias do Sul.
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