Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 61% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (R$ 86) | R$ 36 | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (R$ 39) | R$ 34 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.35 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.06 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.82 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.25 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.90 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.82 (R$ 24) | R$ 26 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.95 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.94 (R$ 5.94) | R$ 5.65 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.70 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (R$ 51) | R$ 44 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.18 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.03 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.91 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 153% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 153% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,807 (R$ 11,372) | R$ 3,721 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,264 (R$ 7,953) | R$ 2,491 | + 219% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £217 (R$ 1,366) | R$ 587 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,029 (R$ 6,474) | R$ 2,662 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £758 (R$ 4,773) | R$ 1,698 | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £123 (R$ 772) | R$ 498 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (R$ 165) | R$ 90 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £301 (R$ 1,895) | R$ 1,987 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £94 (R$ 592) | R$ 631 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (R$ 41) | R$ 29 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 (R$ 88) | R$ 20 | + 329% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £62 (R$ 388) | R$ 249 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £31 (R$ 198) | R$ 248 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £68 (R$ 427) | R$ 407 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £68 (R$ 426) | R$ 301 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 86% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £25,499 (R$ 160,488) | R$ 115,503 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.65 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.56 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £78 (R$ 490) | R$ 229 | + 114% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 48% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.52 (R$ 22) | R$ 21 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 (R$ 65) | R$ 43 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £81 (R$ 508) | R$ 263 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.35 (R$ 21) | R$ 22 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.71 (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.61 (R$ 23) | R$ 19 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.29 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.68 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.31 | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (R$ 91) | R$ 55 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 40% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £37 (R$ 235) | R$ 112 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (R$ 118) | R$ 67 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £148 (R$ 934) | R$ 215 | + 334% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £60 (R$ 375) | R$ 200 | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 (R$ 61) | R$ 29 | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.18 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.68 (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 166% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £433 (R$ 2,723) | R$ 4,404 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (R$ 0.67) | R$ 1.31 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (R$ 209) | R$ 125 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (R$ 79) | R$ 11 | + 596% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 21,065 prices entered by 2,342 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 80% more expensive than in Brazil
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