Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 70% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (R$ 91) | R$ 36 | + 155% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (R$ 43) | R$ 35 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.64 (R$ 23) | R$ 11 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.13 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.32 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.52 (R$ 22) | R$ 13 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.98 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.39 (R$ 27) | R$ 25 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.98 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.91 (R$ 5.65) | R$ 5.77 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.88 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.88 | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (R$ 53) | R$ 43 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.31 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.13 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.88 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 211% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 211% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,335 (R$ 14,471) | R$ 3,812 | + 280% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,728 (R$ 10,709) | R$ 2,487 | + 331% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £209 (R$ 1,297) | R$ 632 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,526 (R$ 9,457) | R$ 2,694 | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,151 (R$ 7,133) | R$ 1,678 | + 325% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £132 (R$ 819) | R$ 606 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £28 (R$ 175) | R$ 94 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £326 (R$ 2,022) | R$ 1,974 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £90 (R$ 558) | R$ 661 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (R$ 39) | R$ 29 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £15 (R$ 96) | R$ 21 | + 367% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 10% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £70 (R$ 431) | R$ 260 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £34 (R$ 213) | R$ 256 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £74 (R$ 457) | R$ 405 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £86 (R$ 531) | R$ 325 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 137% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 137% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £27,626 (R$ 171,224) | R$ 115,494 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.50 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.59 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £114 (R$ 707) | R$ 235 | + 200% | |
| 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) | £4.48 (R$ 28) | R$ 21 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £12 (R$ 72) | R$ 44 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £91 (R$ 562) | R$ 259 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.23 (R$ 26) | R$ 22 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.60 (R$ 10) | R$ 14 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.61 (R$ 22) | R$ 19 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.23 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.80 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.85 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (R$ 88) | R$ 55 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 49% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £38 (R$ 237) | R$ 110 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £23 (R$ 140) | R$ 63 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £148 (R$ 915) | R$ 262 | + 249% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £65 (R$ 406) | R$ 215 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 (R$ 60) | R$ 32 | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.40 (R$ 21) | R$ 13 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.99 (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | + 179% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £459 (R$ 2,843) | R$ 4,185 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (R$ 0.68) | R$ 1.19 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £41 (R$ 256) | R$ 128 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (R$ 82) | R$ 11 | + 638% | |
| TOTAL | + 112% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 112% more expensive than in Brazil
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