Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Brazil
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Food | + 82% | |||
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Food in United Kingdom is 82% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (R$ 85) | R$ 36 | + 136% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (R$ 49) | R$ 35 | + 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.26 (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 160% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.20 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.17 | + 48% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.63 (R$ 23) | R$ 13 | + 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.28 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.34 (R$ 34) | R$ 24 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.13 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.89 (R$ 5.68) | R$ 6 | - 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.97 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.86 | + 113% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (R$ 64) | R$ 44 | + 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.36 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.04 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.50 | + 48% | |
Housing | + 219% | |||
Housing in United Kingdom is 219% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,997 (R$ 12,705) | R$ 3,821 | + 233% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,637 (R$ 10,414) | R$ 2,416 | + 331% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £229 (R$ 1,459) | R$ 673 | + 117% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,818 (R$ 11,565) | R$ 2,756 | + 320% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,060 (R$ 6,740) | R$ 1,661 | + 306% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £190 (R$ 1,206) | R$ 557 | + 116% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (R$ 165) | R$ 90 | + 84% | |
40” flat screen tv | £324 (R$ 2,062) | R$ 1,914 | + 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £83 (R$ 528) | R$ 655 | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (R$ 41) | R$ 31 | + 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £16 (R$ 101) | R$ 21 | + 379% | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in United Kingdom is 12% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £73 (R$ 464) | R$ 253 | + 83% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (R$ 206) | R$ 262 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £81 (R$ 514) | R$ 411 | + 25% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £83 (R$ 526) | R$ 321 | + 64% | |
Transportation | + 91% | |||
Transportation in United Kingdom is 91% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £25,126 (R$ 159,821) | R$ 110,768 | + 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.44 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.65 | + 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £85 (R$ 538) | R$ 241 | + 123% | |
Personal Care | + 42% | |||
Personal Care in United Kingdom is 42% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.04 (R$ 32) | R$ 20 | + 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (R$ 50) | R$ 48 | + 3% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £74 (R$ 470) | R$ 275 | + 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.77 (R$ 30) | R$ 23 | + 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.97 (R$ 13) | R$ 14 | - 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.78 (R$ 24) | R$ 19 | + 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.39 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 107% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.77 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.39 | + 108% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (R$ 90) | R$ 59 | + 53% | |
Entertainment | + 80% | |||
Entertainment in United Kingdom is 80% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (R$ 254) | R$ 109 | + 132% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £19 (R$ 122) | R$ 62 | + 99% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £124 (R$ 787) | R$ 251 | + 213% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £69 (R$ 438) | R$ 224 | + 96% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (R$ 68) | R$ 30 | + 127% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.71 (R$ 24) | R$ 14 | + 64% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.75 (R$ 37) | R$ 11 | + 219% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £537 (R$ 3,413) | R$ 4,068 | - 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.28 (R$ 1.78) | R$ 1.11 | + 61% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (R$ 222) | R$ 135 | + 64% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £14 (R$ 86) | R$ 11 | + 667% | |
TOTAL | + 106% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 106% more expensive than in Brazil
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