Cost of living in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 105% more expensive than in Volta Redonda (Brazil)
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| Food | + 77% | |||
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| Food in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 77% more expensive than in Volta Redonda (Brazil) | ||||
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| Plymouth | Volta Redonda | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (R$ 62) | R$ 26 | + 142% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.21 (R$ 33) | R$ 26 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.06 (R$ 26) | R$ 9 | + 196% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.78 (R$ 5.04) | R$ 4.51 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.40 (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.46 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.08 (R$ 33) | R$ 22 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.24 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.77 (R$ 4.97) | R$ 5.28 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.73 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.18 | + 166% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (R$ 51) | R$ 40 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.64 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.81 (R$ 5.20) | R$ 4.20 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 300% | |||
| Housing in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 300% more expensive than in Volta Redonda (Brazil) | ||||
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| Plymouth | Volta Redonda | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £990 (R$ 6,364) | R$ 1,750 | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £818 (R$ 5,260) | R$ 1,098 | + 379% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £232 (R$ 1,491) | R$ 456 | + 227% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,645 (R$ 10,575) | R$ 896 | + 1080% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £739 (R$ 4,754) | R$ 676 | + 603% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £171 (R$ 1,099) | R$ 500 | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £21 (R$ 133) | R$ 87 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £326 (R$ 2,094) | R$ 1,800 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £77 (R$ 497) | R$ 380 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.69 (R$ 37) | R$ 26 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (R$ 69) | R$ 13 | + 429% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 49% more expensive than in Volta Redonda (Brazil) | ||||
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| Plymouth | Volta Redonda | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £59 (R$ 380) | R$ 161 | + 136% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £28 (R$ 177) | R$ 140 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £57 (R$ 363) | R$ 235 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £47 (R$ 303) | R$ 250 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 73% more expensive than in Volta Redonda (Brazil) | ||||
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| Plymouth | Volta Redonda | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 75,619 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.54 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.65 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £50 (R$ 324) | R$ 140 | + 132% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (R$ 85) | R$ 37 | + 131% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 17% more expensive than in Volta Redonda (Brazil) | ||||
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| Plymouth | Volta Redonda | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.62 (R$ 23) | R$ 23 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (R$ 52) | R$ 41 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £33 (R$ 212) | R$ 187 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.17 (R$ 27) | R$ 16 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.16 (R$ 14) | R$ 21 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.82 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.94 | + 137% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.22 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.04 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 (R$ 64) | R$ 43 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 85% more expensive than in Volta Redonda (Brazil) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Plymouth | Volta Redonda | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £28 (R$ 178) | R$ 82 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £16 (R$ 102) | R$ 39 | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £112 (R$ 717) | R$ 127 | + 467% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £63 (R$ 405) | R$ 139 | + 192% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (R$ 47) | R$ 22 | + 114% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.81 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.38 (R$ 28) | R$ 8 | + 273% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £378 (R$ 2,428) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.42 (R$ 2.73) | R$ 2.03 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £38 (R$ 242) | R$ 117 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (R$ 72) | R$ 8 | + 850% | |
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TOTAL | + 105% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 162 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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