- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 59% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (R$ 52) | R$ 29 | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.63 (R$ 27) | R$ 26 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.63 (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 172% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (R$ 4.20) | R$ 3.27 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.67 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.88 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.80 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.64 (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.98 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.65 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.83 (R$ 4.06) | R$ 3.28 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.76 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.55 | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (R$ 42) | R$ 40 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.82 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 (R$ 4.44) | R$ 3.24 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 131% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,862 (R$ 9,068) | R$ 3,163 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,205 (R$ 5,866) | R$ 1,955 | + 200% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £156 (R$ 759) | R$ 579 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,178 (R$ 5,734) | R$ 2,171 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £802 (R$ 3,904) | R$ 1,373 | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £144 (R$ 700) | R$ 412 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (R$ 106) | R$ 83 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £335 (R$ 1,630) | R$ 1,725 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (R$ 413) | R$ 425 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (R$ 31) | R$ 21 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (R$ 53) | R$ 17 | + 216% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £65 (R$ 316) | R$ 207 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £33 (R$ 159) | R$ 181 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £71 (R$ 347) | R$ 331 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £74 (R$ 360) | R$ 256 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 76% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,407 (R$ 89,625) | R$ 87,463 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.25 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.33 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £95 (R$ 463) | R$ 203 | + 128% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 21% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.36 (R$ 16) | R$ 16 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (R$ 41) | R$ 47 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £76 (R$ 369) | R$ 235 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.57 (R$ 17) | R$ 18 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.22 (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.82 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.57 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.08 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (R$ 61) | R$ 40 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 36% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (R$ 150) | R$ 96 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (R$ 103) | R$ 51 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £110 (R$ 537) | R$ 180 | + 198% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 (R$ 267) | R$ 178 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (R$ 44) | R$ 23 | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.98 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.42 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 98% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £400 (R$ 1,948) | R$ 2,723 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (R$ 0.75) | R$ 1.16 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (R$ 212) | R$ 116 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (R$ 50) | R$ 10 | + 417% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 72% more expensive than in Brazil
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