- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- United States
- Franca
- Albany, New York
- Comparison
Cost of living in Franca, Brazil compared to Albany, New York, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Franca (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 16 ($4.85) | $14 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 18 ($5.23) | $8 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 ($2.04) | $3.51 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.82 ($0.83) | $0.87 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 ($1.93) | $2.54 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.15 ($1.52) | $4.74 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 ($4.64) | $7 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 ($1.80) | $3.04 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.43 ($1.01) | $1.59 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 2.97 ($0.87) | $2.08 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 34 ($10) | $14 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.29 ($1.56) | $1.74 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.15 ($0.63) | $1.98 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Franca (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,162 ($342) | $1,463 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 872 ($257) | $1,143 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $141 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,066 ($314) | $889 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 709 ($209) | $731 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $126 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 83 ($24) | $44 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,534 ($451) | $303 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 368 ($108) | $130 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 18 ($5.44) | $9 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 25 ($7) | $26 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Franca (Brazil) is 27% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 176 ($52) | $47 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 85 ($25) | $41 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 310 ($91) | $82 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 126 ($37) | $82 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Franca (Brazil) is 12% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 70,354 ($20,700) | $24,752 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.27 ($0.96) | $0.67 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 170 ($50) | $61 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 48 ($14) | $15 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Franca (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 ($7) | $9 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 8 ($2.47) | $26 | - 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 200 ($59) | $99 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 25 ($7) | $4.79 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 ($4.26) | $3.26 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 ($3.45) | $5.18 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.86 ($1.43) | $3.32 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.40 ($0.71) | $1.97 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 16 ($4.62) | $23 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Franca (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 83 ($24) | $47 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 37 ($11) | $24 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 146 ($43) | $136 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 110 ($32) | $96 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 ($4.04) | $11 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 ($1.91) | $4.38 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 ($2.64) | $6 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 3,459 ($1,018) | $429 | + 137% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.03 ($0.30) | $0.20 | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 85 ($25) | $40 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 5.27 ($1.55) | $11 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 297 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.29422
USD
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Franca (Brazil) is 41% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,600
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $2,727
(R$ 9,268)
in Franca.
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