Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 78% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (R$ 86) | R$ 30 | + 186% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.95 (R$ 36) | R$ 31 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.37 (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.89 (R$ 5.48) | R$ 4.40 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.81 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.24 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.85 (R$ 24) | R$ 20 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.12 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.86 (R$ 5.27) | R$ 4.85 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.82 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.66 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (R$ 52) | R$ 42 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.90 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.02 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.78 | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 256% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 256% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,233 (R$ 13,678) | R$ 2,838 | + 382% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,760 (R$ 10,784) | R$ 2,012 | + 436% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £177 (R$ 1,085) | R$ 581 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,589 (R$ 9,736) | R$ 2,248 | + 333% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,227 (R$ 7,519) | R$ 1,500 | + 401% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £140 (R$ 858) | R$ 431 | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (R$ 159) | R$ 84 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £294 (R$ 1,801) | R$ 2,018 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £101 (R$ 617) | R$ 585 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (R$ 38) | R$ 26 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (R$ 79) | R$ 19 | + 317% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £67 (R$ 408) | R$ 243 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £34 (R$ 207) | R$ 223 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £74 (R$ 455) | R$ 350 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £85 (R$ 521) | R$ 265 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 132% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 132% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £22,731 (R$ 139,260) | R$ 99,515 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.56 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £113 (R$ 690) | R$ 221 | + 212% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 55% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.11 (R$ 25) | R$ 17 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (R$ 56) | R$ 50 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £90 (R$ 552) | R$ 243 | + 127% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.50 (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.57 (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.42 (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.89 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.29 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.60 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (R$ 89) | R$ 48 | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 57% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £36 (R$ 218) | R$ 92 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £24 (R$ 147) | R$ 54 | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £140 (R$ 861) | R$ 189 | + 356% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 (R$ 375) | R$ 188 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (R$ 58) | R$ 26 | + 123% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.18 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.32 (R$ 33) | R$ 10 | + 224% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £533 (R$ 3,267) | R$ 4,028 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (R$ 0.75) | R$ 1.36 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 (R$ 245) | R$ 122 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (R$ 73) | R$ 12 | + 500% | |
| TOTAL | + 125% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 125% more expensive than in Brazil
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