The United Kingdom generally offers a more stable and developed environment with a higher quality of life in terms of education, political stability, and ease of doing business. However, it comes with a higher cost of living. Brazil, on the other hand, offers a lower cost of living and a vibrant cultural scene, but faces challenges in political stability, crime rates, and the education system.
| Attribute | United Kingdom | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | Approximately $49,464 in 2023, expected to reach $47,738 by the end of 2025. | Nominal GDP per capita was $10,294.87 in 2023. The IMF estimates US$11,178. Trading Economics expects $9775.00 USD by the end of 2025. |
| Human Development Index (HDI) | Not available | 0.786, ranked 84th, considered "high human development". |
| Healthcare system quality | Universal healthcare system (NHS). Ranked best overall among developed countries in 2017. Recent stresses include reduced funding and staffing shortages leading to longer wait times. | Combines public and private care. The public system (SUS) provides comprehensive and free services but faces challenges like overcrowding and long wait times. |
| Education system quality | Excellent quality, interactive teaching methods, top-ranking universities, globally recognized degrees. The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) ensures standards in higher education. | Despite an expected 15.79 years of schooling, the average remains at just 8.43 years. |
| Political stability | Stable democracy with regular free elections and a vibrant media sector. In 2023, the World Bank reported a percentile rank of 76.78% for political stability and absence of violence/terrorism. | Complex. In 2023, the World Bank reported Brazil's Political Stability and Absence of Violence/Terrorism Estimate at -0.40857. |
| Environmental Performance Index (EPI) | Not available | Not available |
| Cost of living | About 2.1% lower than in the United States. Excluding rent, estimated monthly costs for a single person are about $1,113.8 (829.0 ). Monthly cost of living for one person (including shopping, transport, leisure, restaurants...) without rent is around 651.75 or 772.96. Average monthly salary in the UK is 5,940. Comfortable lifestyle costs 1732 monthly. | Significantly lower than in the United States. A single person's monthly expenses are around $532.3 (excluding rent), while a family of four can expect to spend about $1,882.5 (excluding rent). |
| Internet access and speed | As of 2024, the median average internet speed was 73.21Mbps. 99.7% of UK homes have access to decent internet (10Mbps or above). According to Ofcom, the UK's average broadband speed in 2025 is 223 Mbps. Average cost of broadband is 26 per month. | As of 2023, approximately 88% of Brazilians aged 10 or older use the internet. Brazil's median fixed download speed was measured at 165 Mbps in mid-2024, ranking it among the top 25 countries globally. |
| Crime rate | As of September 2024, the crime rate is 84 per 1,000 people. The overall UK crime rate saw a decrease of 4.0% from the previous period ending September 2023. | Above-average global levels of violent crime. The homicide rate in Brazil for 2024 was 17.9 per 100,000 inhabitants, the lowest in over a decade. |
| Cultural attractions and tourism | London is one of the world's leading trade, financial, and cultural centers. | Known for destinations like Rio de Janeiro and S Paulo. |
| Ease of doing business | Ranked eighth in the world for ease of doing business by the World Bank. | Ranked 124th out of 190 countries in the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business Index for 2020. Brazil has an Ease of Doing Business Index of 49.7, ranking it 109th out of 150 in the global listings. |
| Climate and geography | Island nation off the northwest coast of continental Europe. Temperate oceanic climate, mild, and humid. Frequent changes in pressure and unsettled weather are typical. | Tropical/subtropical climate, with wet and dry seasons. The climate varies depending on elevation and proximity to the ocean. The country is abundant in rivers, including the Amazon. |