- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 65% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (R$ 53) | R$ 29 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.60 (R$ 28) | R$ 26 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.69 (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 173% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (R$ 4.35) | R$ 3.22 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.70 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.95 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.61 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.46 (R$ 22) | R$ 14 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.97 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.59 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 (R$ 4.27) | R$ 3.32 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.81 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.61 | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (R$ 43) | R$ 40 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.81 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 (R$ 4.56) | R$ 3.20 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 140% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 140% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,832 (R$ 9,183) | R$ 3,099 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,193 (R$ 5,981) | R$ 1,933 | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £155 (R$ 778) | R$ 563 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,112 (R$ 5,574) | R$ 2,064 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £749 (R$ 3,755) | R$ 1,309 | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £152 (R$ 764) | R$ 399 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (R$ 106) | R$ 84 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £332 (R$ 1,663) | R$ 1,735 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £82 (R$ 411) | R$ 434 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (R$ 31) | R$ 21 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (R$ 55) | R$ 17 | + 229% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £64 (R$ 322) | R$ 205 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (R$ 161) | R$ 183 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (R$ 346) | R$ 328 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 (R$ 362) | R$ 257 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 87% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,325 (R$ 91,860) | R$ 86,028 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.22 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.16 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £96 (R$ 483) | R$ 199 | + 143% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 21% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.23 (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (R$ 41) | R$ 47 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £69 (R$ 347) | R$ 233 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.30 (R$ 17) | R$ 17 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.55 (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.20 (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.75 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.50 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.07 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (R$ 65) | R$ 38 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 40% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (R$ 151) | R$ 98 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (R$ 104) | R$ 50 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £119 (R$ 598) | R$ 170 | + 251% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 (R$ 277) | R$ 175 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (R$ 46) | R$ 24 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.94 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.35 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 98% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £405 (R$ 2,029) | R$ 2,752 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (R$ 0.76) | R$ 1.15 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (R$ 216) | R$ 128 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (R$ 51) | R$ 10 | + 423% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 78% more expensive than in Brazil
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