Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 107% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (R$ 73) | R$ 29 | + 153% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.84 (R$ 39) | R$ 26 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.42 (R$ 23) | R$ 8 | + 202% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.88 (R$ 5.87) | R$ 3.42 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.44 (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.05 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.52 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.11 (R$ 27) | R$ 16 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.84 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.94 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.25 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.73 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.67 | + 145% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (R$ 52) | R$ 38 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.87 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.00 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.42 | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 246% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 246% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,956 (R$ 12,972) | R$ 3,240 | + 300% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,373 (R$ 9,110) | R$ 1,894 | + 381% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £141 (R$ 932) | R$ 483 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,230 (R$ 8,156) | R$ 1,964 | + 315% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,013 (R$ 6,718) | R$ 1,290 | + 421% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £108 (R$ 716) | R$ 330 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (R$ 152) | R$ 78 | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £334 (R$ 2,215) | R$ 1,525 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £84 (R$ 557) | R$ 436 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (R$ 44) | R$ 25 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (R$ 78) | R$ 17 | + 356% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 43% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £69 (R$ 460) | R$ 217 | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £31 (R$ 204) | R$ 180 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £72 (R$ 474) | R$ 311 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £77 (R$ 513) | R$ 239 | + 114% | |
| Transportation | + 133% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 133% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,895 (R$ 131,953) | R$ 87,740 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.26 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.28 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £95 (R$ 630) | R$ 211 | + 198% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 75% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.04 (R$ 27) | R$ 18 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (R$ 58) | R$ 40 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £81 (R$ 540) | R$ 235 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.45 (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.61 (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.89 (R$ 26) | R$ 15 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.80 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.69 | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.51 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.85 | + 160% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (R$ 80) | R$ 39 | + 104% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 61% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (R$ 192) | R$ 99 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (R$ 134) | R$ 52 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £105 (R$ 699) | R$ 234 | + 199% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (R$ 374) | R$ 180 | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (R$ 59) | R$ 25 | + 135% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.13 (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 111% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.62 (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | + 166% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £412 (R$ 2,735) | R$ 3,154 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 (R$ 0.87) | R$ 1.33 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £39 (R$ 262) | R$ 114 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (R$ 73) | R$ 10 | + 599% | |
| TOTAL | + 132% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 06, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,500 prices entered by 2,253 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 132% more expensive than in Brazil
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