Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 103% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (R$ 110) | R$ 38 | + 194% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (R$ 57) | R$ 36 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.95 (R$ 29) | R$ 12 | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.15 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.47 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.75 (R$ 28) | R$ 13 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.46 (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.80 (R$ 36) | R$ 25 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.15 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.93 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.11 (R$ 16) | R$ 6 | + 152% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (R$ 72) | R$ 47 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.25 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.03 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.48 | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 314% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 314% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,761 (R$ 20,481) | R$ 3,939 | + 420% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,140 (R$ 15,874) | R$ 2,572 | + 517% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £192 (R$ 1,426) | R$ 746 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,905 (R$ 14,133) | R$ 2,971 | + 376% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,333 (R$ 9,886) | R$ 1,937 | + 410% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £153 (R$ 1,136) | R$ 542 | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £27 (R$ 203) | R$ 91 | + 123% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £283 (R$ 2,098) | R$ 1,812 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £86 (R$ 636) | R$ 634 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (R$ 54) | R$ 31 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £15 (R$ 108) | R$ 22 | + 400% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £71 (R$ 530) | R$ 270 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £35 (R$ 258) | R$ 272 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £83 (R$ 614) | R$ 392 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £87 (R$ 645) | R$ 314 | + 106% | |
| Transportation | + 171% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 171% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £28,527 (R$ 211,638) | R$ 116,084 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.45 (R$ 11) | R$ 6.00 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £111 (R$ 827) | R$ 245 | + 238% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 54% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.66 (R$ 27) | R$ 22 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (R$ 57) | R$ 44 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £62 (R$ 462) | R$ 276 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.94 (R$ 29) | R$ 24 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.92 (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.56 (R$ 34) | R$ 21 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.22 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.91 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.65 | + 150% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (R$ 113) | R$ 57 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 78% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £37 (R$ 276) | R$ 114 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £23 (R$ 169) | R$ 59 | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £114 (R$ 846) | R$ 214 | + 296% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £68 (R$ 502) | R$ 240 | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (R$ 83) | R$ 33 | + 153% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.69 (R$ 27) | R$ 16 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £6 (R$ 45) | R$ 11 | + 297% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £429 (R$ 3,182) | R$ 3,500 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.12 (R$ 0.89) | R$ 1.35 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 (R$ 294) | R$ 139 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 (R$ 111) | R$ 12 | + 818% | |
| TOTAL | + 155% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,115 prices entered by 2,118 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 155% more expensive than in Brazil
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