Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Brazil
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Food | + 136% | |||
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Food in United Kingdom is 136% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (R$ 83) | R$ 28 | + 196% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.84 (R$ 46) | R$ 27 | + 72% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.33 (R$ 26) | R$ 8 | + 238% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.84 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.89 | + 70% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.50 (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 137% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.60 | + 172% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.31 (R$ 34) | R$ 18 | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.94 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 112% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.78 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.56 | + 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.70 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.84 | + 179% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (R$ 66) | R$ 38 | + 74% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.94 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 108% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.39 | + 113% | |
Housing | + 279% | |||
Housing in United Kingdom is 279% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,807 (R$ 14,316) | R$ 3,099 | + 362% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,114 (R$ 8,821) | R$ 1,821 | + 384% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £145 (R$ 1,146) | R$ 493 | + 132% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,142 (R$ 9,050) | R$ 2,082 | + 335% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,017 (R$ 8,059) | R$ 1,295 | + 522% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £93 (R$ 734) | R$ 364 | + 102% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (R$ 174) | R$ 79 | + 120% | |
40” flat screen tv | £325 (R$ 2,574) | R$ 1,687 | + 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £75 (R$ 594) | R$ 468 | + 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (R$ 49) | R$ 23 | + 117% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (R$ 95) | R$ 17 | + 456% | |
Clothes | + 70% | |||
Clothes in United Kingdom is 70% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £69 (R$ 545) | R$ 213 | + 156% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (R$ 259) | R$ 194 | + 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £77 (R$ 607) | R$ 327 | + 86% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £75 (R$ 591) | R$ 248 | + 138% | |
Transportation | + 150% | |||
Transportation in United Kingdom is 150% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,042 (R$ 158,768) | R$ 88,098 | + 80% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.14 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.47 | + 103% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £89 (R$ 703) | R$ 224 | + 214% | |
Personal Care | + 109% | |||
Personal Care in United Kingdom is 109% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.04 (R$ 24) | R$ 16 | + 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (R$ 70) | R$ 41 | + 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £82 (R$ 650) | R$ 218 | + 198% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.32 (R$ 26) | R$ 15 | + 77% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 8% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.20 (R$ 25) | R$ 16 | + 62% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.90 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.96 | + 153% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.45 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.10 | + 180% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (R$ 108) | R$ 43 | + 150% | |
Entertainment | + 119% | |||
Entertainment in United Kingdom is 119% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (R$ 237) | R$ 94 | + 151% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £19 (R$ 149) | R$ 53 | + 183% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £135 (R$ 1,066) | R$ 224 | + 375% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (R$ 451) | R$ 183 | + 147% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (R$ 67) | R$ 25 | + 166% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.31 (R$ 26) | R$ 11 | + 133% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.54 (R$ 36) | R$ 10 | + 267% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £421 (R$ 3,332) | R$ 3,564 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.30 (R$ 2.40) | R$ 1.27 | + 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (R$ 259) | R$ 117 | + 122% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (R$ 92) | R$ 10 | + 802% | |
TOTAL | + 166% |
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 166% more expensive than in Brazil
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