Cost of living in Swansea, United Kingdom vs Teresina, Brazil
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Food | + 150% | |||
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Food in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 150% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 (R$ 75) | R$ 20 | + 264% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.48 (R$ 43) | R$ 22 | + 94% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.82 (R$ 30) | R$ 9 | + 227% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.73 (R$ 5.79) | R$ 4.12 | + 40% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.24 (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 145% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.68 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.21 | + 216% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.00 (R$ 40) | R$ 17 | + 137% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.80 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.46 | + 161% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.78 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.82 | + 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.74 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.61 | + 200% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (R$ 56) | R$ 36 | + 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.72 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.82 | + 134% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.65 (R$ 5.16) | R$ 3.42 | + 51% | |
Housing | + 241% | |||
Housing in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 241% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,127 (R$ 8,926) | R$ 1,618 | + 452% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £742 (R$ 5,876) | R$ 1,081 | + 443% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £183 (R$ 1,451) | R$ 369 | + 293% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £987 (R$ 7,818) | R$ 1,425 | + 449% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £474 (R$ 3,758) | R$ 865 | + 334% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £77 (R$ 610) | R$ 493 | + 24% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £15 (R$ 122) | R$ 113 | + 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | £367 (R$ 2,904) | R$ 1,517 | + 91% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £78 (R$ 619) | R$ 413 | + 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.41 (R$ 43) | R$ 13 | + 242% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (R$ 72) | R$ 10 | + 641% | |
Clothes | + 68% | |||
Clothes in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 68% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £58 (R$ 458) | R$ 200 | + 129% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (R$ 255) | R$ 173 | + 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £63 (R$ 502) | R$ 314 | + 60% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £49 (R$ 386) | R$ 205 | + 88% | |
Transportation | + 153% | |||
Transportation in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 153% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,433 (R$ 153,943) | R$ 63,667 | + 142% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.18 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.09 | + 128% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £56 (R$ 445) | R$ 167 | + 166% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (R$ 102) | R$ 43 | + 138% | |
Personal Care | + 175% | |||
Personal Care in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 175% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.23 (R$ 26) | R$ 15 | + 72% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 49 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £120 (R$ 949) | R$ 155 | + 513% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.68 (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 165% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.18 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.01 (R$ 24) | R$ 13 | + 80% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.63 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.25 | + 204% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.28 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.70 | + 115% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 (R$ 77) | R$ 26 | + 193% | |
Entertainment | + 54% | |||
Entertainment in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 54% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £18 (R$ 140) | R$ 89 | + 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £14 (R$ 110) | R$ 36 | + 208% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £59 (R$ 467) | R$ 130 | + 259% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £48 (R$ 379) | R$ 167 | + 127% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.66 (R$ 45) | R$ 10 | + 349% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.82 (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 198% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.21 (R$ 25) | R$ 7 | + 251% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £349 (R$ 2,765) | R$ 2,650 | + 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (R$ 0.88) | R$ 1.76 | - 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £30 (R$ 238) | R$ 121 | + 96% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £8 (R$ 67) | R$ 10 | + 600% | |
TOTAL | + 146% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Swansea (United Kingdom) is 146% more expensive than in Teresina (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 11,828 (£1,493) in Swansea to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 4,800 in Teresina.
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