Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 98% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (R$ 114) | R$ 39 | + 189% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (R$ 57) | R$ 37 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.91 (R$ 30) | R$ 12 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.06 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.59 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.66 (R$ 28) | R$ 13 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.40 (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.90 (R$ 37) | R$ 26 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.01 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.87 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.01 (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 134% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (R$ 75) | R$ 50 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.18 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.02 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.56 | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 280% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 280% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,735 (R$ 20,762) | R$ 4,108 | + 405% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,027 (R$ 15,382) | R$ 2,772 | + 455% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £177 (R$ 1,341) | R$ 754 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,668 (R$ 12,660) | R$ 3,007 | + 321% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,241 (R$ 9,418) | R$ 2,021 | + 366% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £136 (R$ 1,035) | R$ 521 | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (R$ 201) | R$ 91 | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £264 (R$ 2,007) | R$ 1,799 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £90 (R$ 687) | R$ 641 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (R$ 55) | R$ 31 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £15 (R$ 112) | R$ 22 | + 418% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 36% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £74 (R$ 559) | R$ 287 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £35 (R$ 264) | R$ 278 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £81 (R$ 617) | R$ 417 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £84 (R$ 641) | R$ 328 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | + 158% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 158% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £28,289 (R$ 214,705) | R$ 117,002 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.43 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £105 (R$ 794) | R$ 247 | + 221% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 60% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.62 (R$ 28) | R$ 22 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (R$ 59) | R$ 51 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £72 (R$ 546) | R$ 277 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.91 (R$ 30) | R$ 23 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.23 (R$ 17) | R$ 14 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.20 (R$ 32) | R$ 21 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.22 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 125% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.88 (R$ 14) | R$ 6 | + 137% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (R$ 114) | R$ 60 | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 77% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (R$ 305) | R$ 114 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £22 (R$ 170) | R$ 60 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £115 (R$ 874) | R$ 235 | + 272% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £67 (R$ 508) | R$ 239 | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (R$ 85) | R$ 32 | + 162% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.79 (R$ 29) | R$ 16 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £6 (R$ 46) | R$ 12 | + 285% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £427 (R$ 3,238) | R$ 3,791 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (R$ 0.84) | R$ 1.45 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £41 (R$ 312) | R$ 139 | + 124% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 (R$ 115) | R$ 12 | + 834% | |
| TOTAL | + 145% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 145% more expensive than in Brazil
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