Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 102% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (R$ 108) | R$ 37 | + 191% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (R$ 56) | R$ 35 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.87 (R$ 28) | R$ 11 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.14 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.36 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.69 (R$ 27) | R$ 13 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.64 (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.12 (R$ 38) | R$ 24 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.13 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.92 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.04 (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 144% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (R$ 68) | R$ 48 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.24 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.06 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.52 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 301% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 301% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,658 (R$ 19,541) | R$ 3,864 | + 406% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,154 (R$ 15,838) | R$ 2,584 | + 513% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £205 (R$ 1,505) | R$ 702 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,730 (R$ 12,721) | R$ 2,994 | + 325% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,281 (R$ 9,414) | R$ 1,871 | + 403% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £160 (R$ 1,179) | R$ 505 | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £28 (R$ 205) | R$ 97 | + 111% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £314 (R$ 2,310) | R$ 1,856 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £83 (R$ 613) | R$ 652 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £9 (R$ 63) | R$ 30 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £15 (R$ 109) | R$ 22 | + 401% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £74 (R$ 541) | R$ 268 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £35 (R$ 259) | R$ 267 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £84 (R$ 615) | R$ 405 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £91 (R$ 671) | R$ 319 | + 111% | |
| Transportation | + 170% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 170% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £29,089 (R$ 213,864) | R$ 119,340 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.45 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.90 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £113 (R$ 829) | R$ 243 | + 241% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 51% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.45 (R$ 33) | R$ 23 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (R$ 56) | R$ 47 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £61 (R$ 450) | R$ 283 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.19 (R$ 31) | R$ 22 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.93 (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.50 (R$ 33) | R$ 20 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.22 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.92 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.53 | + 155% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (R$ 111) | R$ 56 | + 97% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 82% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Kingdom | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £38 (R$ 279) | R$ 116 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £23 (R$ 168) | R$ 59 | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £122 (R$ 896) | R$ 210 | + 326% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £69 (R$ 507) | R$ 234 | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (R$ 82) | R$ 33 | + 151% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.62 (R$ 27) | R$ 15 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.71 (R$ 42) | R$ 12 | + 263% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £543 (R$ 3,989) | R$ 3,571 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 (R$ 0.99) | R$ 1.39 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 (R$ 297) | R$ 141 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 (R$ 107) | R$ 12 | + 780% | |
| TOTAL | + 159% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 20,417 prices entered by 2,275 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 159% more expensive than in Brazil
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