Cost of living in Pelotas, Brazil vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 67% | |||
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Food in Pelotas (Brazil) is 67% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 22 (£2.82) | £10 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 20 (£2.58) | £5.65 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 (£0.81) | £4.17 | - 81% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.92 (£0.38) | £0.73 | - 48% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (£0.78) | £2.75 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.16 (£0.66) | £1.92 | - 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (£1.69) | £5.41 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.24 (£0.54) | £1.89 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.19 (£0.41) | £0.81 | - 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.81 (£0.49) | £2.16 | - 77% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 34 (£4.40) | £7 | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 4.77 (£0.61) | £1.92 | - 68% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.28 (£0.42) | £0.74 | - 43% | |
Housing | - 75% | |||
Housing in Pelotas (Brazil) is 75% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,183 (£280) | £1,367 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,542 (£198) | £832 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 343 (£44) | £164 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,648 (£212) | £1,029 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 874 (£112) | £915 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 276 (£35) | £156 | - 77% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 103 (£13) | £19 | - 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,567 (£201) | £340 | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 415 (£53) | £71 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 18 (£2.34) | £5.36 | - 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (£1.74) | £10 | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 43% | |||
Clothes in Pelotas (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 229 (£29) | £49 | - 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 131 (£17) | £32 | - 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 319 (£41) | £54 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 244 (£31) | £55 | - 43% | |
Transportation | - 66% | |||
Transportation in Pelotas (Brazil) is 66% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 63,873 (£8,203) | £22,837 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.53 (£0.58) | £1.23 | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 120 (£15) | £59 | - 74% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 64 (£8) | £13 | - 36% | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Pelotas (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (£2.18) | £2.90 | - 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 51 (£7) | £9 | - 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 233 (£30) | £75 | - 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 11 (£1.46) | £2.74 | - 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (£1.48) | £1.35 | + 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (£1.65) | £2.57 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.24 (£0.67) | £1.80 | - 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.09 (£0.40) | £1.49 | - 73% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 29 (£3.78) | £11 | - 65% | |
Entertainment | - 53% | |||
Entertainment in Pelotas (Brazil) is 53% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 83 (£11) | £23 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (£4.56) | £22 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 493 (£63) | £100 | - 37% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 130 (£17) | £54 | - 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 (£1.77) | £8 | - 76% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (£1.17) | £2.65 | - 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (£1.25) | £3.79 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,350 (£430) | £296 | + 46% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.80 (£0.10) | £0.20 | - 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 102 (£13) | £35 | - 63% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (£0.99) | £9 | - 89% | |
TOTAL | - 65% |

These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Pelotas (Brazil) is 65% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,300 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £1,486 (R$ 11,571) in Pelotas.
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