Cost of living comparison between Brasília (Brazil) and Paris (France)
| Food | 39% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brasília (Brazil) is 39% cheaper than in Paris (France) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | R$ 21 (€8.29) | €15.94 | 48% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 15.42 (€6.06) | €6.92 | 12% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | R$ 5.89 (€2.31) | €5.75 | 60% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.36 (€0.93) | €1.28 | 27% |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 4.09 (€1.60) | €3.14 | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.58 (€1.41) | €2.72 | 48% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 11.58 (€4.55) | €5.78 | 21% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 3.91 (€1.53) | €2.44 | 37% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.19 (€1.65) | €2.26 | 27% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | R$ 2.53 (€0.99) | €1.49 | 33% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 34 (€13.42) | €8.60 | 56% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 3.65 (€1.43) | €2.00 | 28% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 1.76 (€0.69) | €1.26 | 45% |
| Housing | 44% | ||
| Housing in Brasília (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Paris (France) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | R$ 2,730 (€1,072) | €2,312 | 54% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 262 (€103) | €101 | 2% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | R$ 106 (€42) | €30 | 39% |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,789 (€703) | €602 | 17% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | R$ 288 (€113) | €101 | 12% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 14.85 (€5.83) | €8.21 | 29% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 26 (€10.28) | €15.05 | 32% |
| Clothes | 39% | ||
| Clothes in Brasília (Brazil) is 39% more expensive than in Paris (France) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | R$ 208 (€82) | €92 | 11% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | R$ 175 (€69) | €36 | 91% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | R$ 250 (€98) | €73 | 34% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | R$ 203 (€80) | €98 | 18% |
| Transportation | 2% | ||
| Transportation in Brasília (Brazil) is 2% cheaper than in Paris (France) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 55,714 (€21,883) | €16,770 | 30% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.85 (€1.12) | €1.58 | 29% |
| monthly ticket public transport | R$ 149 (€59) | €61 | 4% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | R$ 23 (€9.02) | €15.32 | 41% |
| Personal Care | 15% | ||
| Personal Care in Brasília (Brazil) is 15% cheaper than in Paris (France) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | R$ 19.71 (€7.74) | €7.36 | 5% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 16.17 (€6.35) | €4.62 | 37% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 6.59 (€2.59) | €3.88 | 33% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 9.33 (€3.67) | €4.01 | 8% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.12 (€2.01) | €2.26 | 11% |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.44 (€0.96) | €2.54 | 62% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 26 (€10.18) | €23 | 56% |
| Entertainment | 17% | ||
| Entertainment in Brasília (Brazil) is 17% cheaper than in Paris (France) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 64 (€25) | €40 | 38% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (€14.07) | €19.42 | 28% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 109 (€43) | €74 | 42% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | R$ 156 (€61) | €63 | 3% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 16.11 (€6.33) | €10.95 | 42% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7.14 (€2.81) | €4.32 | 35% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | R$ 6 (€2.36) | €5.12 | 54% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | R$ 538 (€211) | €152 | 40% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.13 (€0.44) | €0.40 | 9% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | R$ 169 (€66) | €74 | 10% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | R$ 4.66 (€1.83) | €5.95 | 69% |
| TOTAL | 27% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,687 prices entered by 349 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2012.
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Cost of living in Brasília (Brazil) is 27% cheaper than in Paris (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,400
in Paris
you would need to make just about €1,750
(R$ 4,455)
in Brasília.