- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 61% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (R$ 52) | R$ 29 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.60 (R$ 28) | R$ 26 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.66 (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 163% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (R$ 4.34) | R$ 3.18 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.65 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.95 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.68 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.51 (R$ 23) | R$ 14 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.98 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.69 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 (R$ 4.27) | R$ 3.47 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.79 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.53 | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (R$ 43) | R$ 40 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.79 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.90 (R$ 4.53) | R$ 3.24 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 136% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,792 (R$ 8,999) | R$ 3,156 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,182 (R$ 5,934) | R$ 1,974 | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £157 (R$ 787) | R$ 540 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,081 (R$ 5,426) | R$ 2,050 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £745 (R$ 3,741) | R$ 1,284 | + 191% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £149 (R$ 749) | R$ 405 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (R$ 104) | R$ 84 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £333 (R$ 1,672) | R$ 1,744 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £82 (R$ 413) | R$ 431 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (R$ 33) | R$ 21 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (R$ 55) | R$ 17 | + 232% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £65 (R$ 327) | R$ 210 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (R$ 162) | R$ 184 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (R$ 348) | R$ 333 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £74 (R$ 371) | R$ 256 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 91% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,396 (R$ 92,353) | R$ 84,962 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.06 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £100 (R$ 503) | R$ 199 | + 153% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.26 (R$ 16) | R$ 18 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (R$ 41) | R$ 45 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £69 (R$ 347) | R$ 232 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.29 (R$ 17) | R$ 17 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.61 (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.25 (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.98 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.51 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.12 | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (R$ 67) | R$ 38 | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (R$ 153) | R$ 98 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (R$ 105) | R$ 50 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £121 (R$ 608) | R$ 201 | + 203% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 (R$ 278) | R$ 175 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (R$ 46) | R$ 24 | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.97 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.38 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 100% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £408 (R$ 2,049) | R$ 2,844 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 (R$ 0.73) | R$ 1.18 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £45 (R$ 225) | R$ 130 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (R$ 50) | R$ 10 | + 429% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 78% more expensive than in Brazil
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