Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 79% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (R$ 63) | R$ 29 | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.80 (R$ 33) | R$ 26 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.35 (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 165% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.84 (R$ 4.75) | R$ 3.32 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.31 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.95 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.61 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.08 (R$ 23) | R$ 16 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.86 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.96 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.94 (R$ 5.31) | R$ 4.00 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.73 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.53 | + 116% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (R$ 45) | R$ 39 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.93 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.98 (R$ 5.58) | R$ 3.31 | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 179% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 179% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,895 (R$ 10,748) | R$ 3,256 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,416 (R$ 8,029) | R$ 1,910 | + 320% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £139 (R$ 791) | R$ 564 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,148 (R$ 6,507) | R$ 2,037 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £951 (R$ 5,390) | R$ 1,338 | + 303% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £118 (R$ 669) | R$ 343 | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (R$ 131) | R$ 79 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £320 (R$ 1,817) | R$ 1,537 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £81 (R$ 460) | R$ 428 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (R$ 36) | R$ 23 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (R$ 65) | R$ 16 | + 294% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £68 (R$ 387) | R$ 199 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 (R$ 170) | R$ 171 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (R$ 392) | R$ 306 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £74 (R$ 420) | R$ 243 | + 73% | |
| 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 | £19,748 (R$ 111,981) | R$ 88,717 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.35 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £88 (R$ 497) | R$ 211 | + 135% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 48% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.18 (R$ 24) | R$ 18 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (R$ 48) | R$ 43 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £87 (R$ 491) | R$ 241 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.20 (R$ 18) | R$ 16 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.53 (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.31 (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.68 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.27 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.46 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.66 | + 126% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (R$ 72) | R$ 37 | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 45% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (R$ 167) | R$ 100 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (R$ 113) | R$ 51 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £112 (R$ 634) | R$ 219 | + 190% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £58 (R$ 327) | R$ 177 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (R$ 49) | R$ 23 | + 117% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.01 (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.68 (R$ 27) | R$ 11 | + 133% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £393 (R$ 2,227) | R$ 2,791 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (R$ 0.62) | R$ 1.17 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £36 (R$ 203) | R$ 114 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (R$ 63) | R$ 10 | + 521% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 95% more expensive than in Brazil
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