Cost of living in Guarulhos, Brazil vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (£3.16) | £10 | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 25 (£3.17) | £6 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (£0.86) | £3.36 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.99 (£0.38) | £1.01 | - 62% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (£0.79) | £2.86 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (£0.80) | £1.28 | - 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (£2.08) | £5.47 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (£0.81) | £1.94 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.24 (£0.54) | £0.85 | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.67 (£0.47) | £1.71 | - 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 30 (£3.86) | £8 | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (£0.86) | £1.78 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.84 (£0.36) | £0.90 | - 60% | |
Housing | - 77% | |||
Housing in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 77% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,543 (£326) | £1,801 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,471 (£189) | £1,197 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 207 (£27) | £138 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,514 (£194) | £981 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,093 (£140) | £609 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 171 (£22) | £131 | - 83% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 93 (£12) | £17 | - 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,833 (£235) | £331 | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 483 (£62) | £66 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 15 (£1.93) | £5.73 | - 66% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (£1.76) | £11 | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 60% | |||
Clothes in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 140 (£18) | £81 | - 78% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 111 (£14) | £29 | - 51% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 305 (£39) | £67 | - 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 212 (£27) | £63 | - 57% | |
Transportation | - 52% | |||
Transportation in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 72,453 (£9,293) | £17,216 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.64 (£0.47) | £1.21 | - 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 205 (£26) | £52 | - 49% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 34 (£4.39) | £13 | - 67% | |
Personal Care | - 57% | |||
Personal Care in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 57% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (£1.74) | £3.90 | - 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 37 (£4.74) | £7 | - 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 120 (£15) | £80 | - 81% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 19 (£2.44) | £3.07 | - 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (£1.52) | £1.41 | + 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (£1.65) | £3.30 | - 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.22 (£0.67) | £1.51 | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.08 (£0.39) | £1.20 | - 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 27 (£3.40) | £12 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 49% | |||
Entertainment in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 49% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 76 (£10) | £32 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 51 (£7) | £23 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 238 (£31) | £89 | - 65% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 153 (£20) | £51 | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 21 (£2.68) | £7 | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 8 (£1.06) | £3.62 | - 71% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (£1.26) | £4.40 | - 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,489 (£319) | £401 | - 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.73 (£0.22) | £0.17 | + 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 115 (£15) | £27 | - 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (£1.05) | £9 | - 89% | |
TOTAL | - 62% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Guarulhos (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,400 in Southampton you would need to make just about £2,036 (R$ 15,874) in Guarulhos.
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