- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- France
- Niterói
- Lyon
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Niterói (Brazil) and Lyon (France)
| Food | 34% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Niterói (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | R$ 19.60 (€7.50) | €13.67 | 45% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 16.86 (€6.45) | €6.97 | 7% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | R$ 3.83 (€1.47) | €4.68 | 69% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3 (€1.15) | €1.01 | 14% |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 3.67 (€1.40) | €2.43 | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.75 (€1.44) | €2.00 | 28% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 7.67 (€2.94) | €4.86 | 40% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 3.83 (€1.47) | €2.43 | 40% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5 (€1.91) | €2.47 | 23% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.20 (€1.23) | €1.61 | 24% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 30 (€11.48) | €7.51 | 53% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 3.90 (€1.49) | €2.09 | 29% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.33 (€0.89) | €1.42 | 37% |
| Housing | 13% | ||
| Housing in Niterói (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | R$ 2,386 (€913) | €1,017 | 10% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 275 (€105) | €97 | 8% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | R$ 71 (€27) | €29 | 5% |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,900 (€727) | €548 | 33% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | R$ 300 (€115) | €82 | 41% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 15 (€5.74) | €11.17 | 49% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (€3.83) | €12.88 | 70% |
| Clothes | 60% | ||
| Clothes in Niterói (Brazil) is 60% more expensive than in Lyon (France) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | R$ 170 (€65) | €82 | 21% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | R$ 200 (€77) | €28 | 175% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | R$ 267 (€102) | €83 | 24% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | R$ 140 (€54) | €81 | 34% |
| Transportation | 110% | ||
| Transportation in Niterói (Brazil) is 110% more expensive than in Lyon (France) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 59,995 (€22,968) | €23,286 | 1% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.82 (€1.08) | €1.55 | 31% |
| monthly ticket public transport | R$ 423 (€162) | €52 | 211% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | R$ 23 (€8.74) | €17.38 | 50% |
| Personal Care | 29% | ||
| Personal Care in Niterói (Brazil) is 29% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | R$ 15 (€5.74) | €8.50 | 32% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 14 (€5.36) | €4.30 | 25% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 6.50 (€2.49) | €3.60 | 31% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 6.67 (€2.55) | €5 | 49% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.50 (€2.11) | €1.74 | 21% |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3 (€1.15) | €1.84 | 38% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 23 (€8.93) | €20 | 56% |
| Entertainment | 18% | ||
| Entertainment in Niterói (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 50 (€19.14) | €30 | 36% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 31 (€11.68) | €17.86 | 35% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 120 (€46) | €59 | 22% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | R$ 90 (€34) | €55 | 37% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 11.67 (€4.47) | €8 | 44% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5 (€1.91) | €2.60 | 26% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | R$ 5.25 (€2.01) | €4.36 | 54% |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 549 (€210) | €137 | 53% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.94 (€0.36) | €0.25 | 44% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | R$ 140 (€54) | €65 | 18% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | R$ 5.38 (€2.06) | €6.28 | 67% |
| TOTAL | 14% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 753 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2013.
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Cost of living in Niterói (Brazil) is 14% more expensive than in Lyon (France)
For example, you would need at least €4,284
(R$ 11,189)
in Niterói
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€3,750
in Lyon.