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Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 68% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (R$ 54) | R$ 28 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.67 (R$ 29) | R$ 26 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.73 (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 182% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (R$ 4.44) | R$ 3.37 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.59 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.89 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.91 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.51 (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.93 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.73 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.88 (R$ 4.50) | R$ 3.31 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.80 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.59 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (R$ 43) | R$ 39 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.88 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.90 (R$ 4.65) | R$ 3.13 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 151% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 151% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,944 (R$ 9,996) | R$ 3,066 | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,237 (R$ 6,360) | R$ 1,897 | + 235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £145 (R$ 748) | R$ 676 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,204 (R$ 6,193) | R$ 2,119 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £870 (R$ 4,473) | R$ 1,287 | + 248% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £120 (R$ 618) | R$ 404 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £23 (R$ 120) | R$ 80 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £333 (R$ 1,714) | R$ 1,723 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £79 (R$ 404) | R$ 421 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (R$ 33) | R$ 19 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (R$ 56) | R$ 17 | + 237% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 10% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £67 (R$ 347) | R$ 205 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £31 (R$ 162) | R$ 180 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £72 (R$ 372) | R$ 336 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £74 (R$ 379) | R$ 253 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 90% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,939 (R$ 97,383) | R$ 87,189 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.40 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £97 (R$ 497) | R$ 203 | + 145% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 29% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.48 (R$ 18) | R$ 18 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (R$ 43) | R$ 53 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £83 (R$ 428) | R$ 233 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.51 (R$ 18) | R$ 16 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.43 (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.20 (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.74 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.89 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.50 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.01 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (R$ 63) | R$ 38 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 43% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (R$ 156) | R$ 98 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (R$ 106) | R$ 49 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £96 (R$ 496) | R$ 176 | + 181% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (R$ 287) | R$ 180 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (R$ 47) | R$ 23 | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.01 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.46 (R$ 23) | R$ 11 | + 111% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £387 (R$ 1,992) | R$ 2,622 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 (R$ 0.87) | R$ 1.22 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (R$ 221) | R$ 111 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £11 (R$ 56) | R$ 9 | + 501% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 83% more expensive than in Brazil
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