Cost of living in Pelotas (Brazil) is 65% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
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| Food in Pelotas (Brazil) is 66% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
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| Pelotas (Brazil) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| R$ 22 (£2.83) | £10 | 71% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| R$ 20 (£2.59) | £5.65 | 54% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| R$ 6 (£0.82) | £4.17 | 80% |
| 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 (£1.70) | £5.41 | 69% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| R$ 4.24 (£0.55) | £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 (£4.42) | £7 | 40% |
| 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 in Pelotas (Brazil) is 75% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| Pelotas (Brazil) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| R$ 2,183 (£281) | £1,367 | 79% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| R$ 1,542 (£199) | £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 (£113) | £915 | 88% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| R$ 276 (£36) | £156 | 77% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| R$ 103 (£13) | £19 | 31% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| R$ 1,567 (£202) | £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 (£1.75) | £10 | 82% |
| Clothes in Pelotas (Brazil) is 43% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| Pelotas (Brazil) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| R$ 229 (£30) | £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 | 42% |
| Transportation in Pelotas (Brazil) is 66% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| Pelotas (Brazil) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| R$ 63,873 (£8,228) | £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 in Pelotas (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| Pelotas (Brazil) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| R$ 17 (£2.19) | £2.90 | 25% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| R$ 51 (£7) | £9 | 23% |
| 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 (£1.49) | £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 (£3.79) | £11 | 65% |
| Entertainment in Pelotas (Brazil) is 53% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||
| Pelotas (Brazil) | Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| R$ 83 (£11) | £23 | 53% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| R$ 36 (£4.58) | £22 | 79% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| R$ 493 (£64) | £100 | 36% |
| 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 (£1.78) | £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 (£431) | £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% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £4,200 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £1,458 (R$ 11,320) in Pelotas.