Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Brazil
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Food | + 129% | |||
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Food in United Kingdom is 129% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (R$ 80) | R$ 28 | + 185% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.86 (R$ 45) | R$ 27 | + 69% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.32 (R$ 26) | R$ 8 | + 230% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.82 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.86 | + 64% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.48 (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 128% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.93 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.57 | + 167% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.44 (R$ 34) | R$ 17 | + 97% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.95 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 111% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.79 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.51 | + 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.68 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.82 | + 168% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (R$ 63) | R$ 38 | + 67% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.95 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 104% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.33 | + 110% | |
Housing | + 269% | |||
Housing in United Kingdom is 269% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,792 (R$ 13,815) | R$ 3,092 | + 347% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,080 (R$ 8,327) | R$ 1,818 | + 358% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £145 (R$ 1,114) | R$ 493 | + 126% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,121 (R$ 8,640) | R$ 2,063 | + 319% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,034 (R$ 7,973) | R$ 1,270 | + 528% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £100 (R$ 772) | R$ 360 | + 114% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (R$ 171) | R$ 80 | + 113% | |
40” flat screen tv | £318 (R$ 2,451) | R$ 1,663 | + 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £73 (R$ 562) | R$ 467 | + 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (R$ 48) | R$ 22 | + 115% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (R$ 91) | R$ 17 | + 438% | |
Clothes | + 67% | |||
Clothes in United Kingdom is 67% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £69 (R$ 529) | R$ 210 | + 152% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (R$ 251) | R$ 192 | + 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £77 (R$ 594) | R$ 324 | + 83% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £75 (R$ 575) | R$ 247 | + 133% | |
Transportation | + 141% | |||
Transportation in United Kingdom is 141% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,042 (R$ 154,530) | R$ 88,188 | + 75% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.15 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.43 | + 100% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £86 (R$ 664) | R$ 222 | + 199% | |
Personal Care | + 105% | |||
Personal Care in United Kingdom is 105% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.27 (R$ 25) | R$ 16 | + 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (R$ 68) | R$ 41 | + 64% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £82 (R$ 632) | R$ 218 | + 190% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.51 (R$ 27) | R$ 15 | + 79% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.58 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.20 (R$ 25) | R$ 16 | + 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.88 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.88 | + 146% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.43 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.06 | + 172% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (R$ 103) | R$ 42 | + 143% | |
Entertainment | + 115% | |||
Entertainment in United Kingdom is 115% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (R$ 231) | R$ 94 | + 147% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £19 (R$ 144) | R$ 52 | + 174% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £135 (R$ 1,043) | R$ 218 | + 378% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (R$ 440) | R$ 183 | + 141% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (R$ 66) | R$ 25 | + 161% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.29 (R$ 25) | R$ 11 | + 124% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.60 (R$ 35) | R$ 10 | + 259% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £428 (R$ 3,303) | R$ 3,547 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.30 (R$ 2.34) | R$ 1.29 | + 82% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £34 (R$ 263) | R$ 117 | + 125% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (R$ 90) | R$ 10 | + 770% | |
TOTAL | + 158% |
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 158% more expensive than in Brazil
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