- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 58% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (R$ 51) | R$ 29 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.62 (R$ 27) | R$ 26 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.66 (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 165% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (R$ 4.21) | R$ 3.23 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.67 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.93 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.60 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.48 (R$ 22) | R$ 14 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.99 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.58 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 (R$ 4.12) | R$ 3.27 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.78 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.56 | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (R$ 42) | R$ 40 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.82 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (R$ 4.46) | R$ 3.22 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 130% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,871 (R$ 9,036) | R$ 3,119 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,201 (R$ 5,802) | R$ 1,939 | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £157 (R$ 760) | R$ 621 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,131 (R$ 5,464) | R$ 2,113 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £786 (R$ 3,796) | R$ 1,320 | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £150 (R$ 724) | R$ 402 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (R$ 104) | R$ 84 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £332 (R$ 1,604) | R$ 1,735 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £84 (R$ 406) | R$ 430 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (R$ 31) | R$ 21 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (R$ 53) | R$ 17 | + 215% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 2% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 (R$ 304) | R$ 201 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £33 (R$ 157) | R$ 183 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (R$ 337) | R$ 327 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 (R$ 346) | R$ 256 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 75% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,256 (R$ 88,176) | R$ 86,221 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.24 (R$ 5.99) | R$ 4.24 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £94 (R$ 453) | R$ 201 | + 126% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 20% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.28 (R$ 16) | R$ 16 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (R$ 39) | R$ 45 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £72 (R$ 349) | R$ 235 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.38 (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.51 (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.20 (R$ 15) | R$ 15 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.75 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.53 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.01 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (R$ 61) | R$ 38 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 36% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (R$ 148) | R$ 97 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (R$ 101) | R$ 50 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £115 (R$ 554) | R$ 174 | + 218% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 (R$ 267) | R$ 174 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (R$ 43) | R$ 24 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.95 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.33 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 93% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £404 (R$ 1,950) | R$ 2,735 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (R$ 0.72) | R$ 1.13 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (R$ 207) | R$ 120 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (R$ 49) | R$ 10 | + 404% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 71% more expensive than in Brazil
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