- 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 | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Franca (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 16 ($5.24) | $15 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 18 ($5.65) | $8 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 ($2.47) | $3.69 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.87 ($0.91) | $0.92 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 ($2.31) | $3.00 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.59 ($1.78) | $4.83 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 ($4.66) | $5.08 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 ($1.94) | $2.55 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.04 ($1.28) | $1.93 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 2.97 ($0.94) | $2.07 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 34 ($11) | $14 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.72 ($1.82) | $1.77 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.15 ($0.68) | $2.24 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Franca (Brazil) is 58% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,162 ($369) | $1,364 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 947 ($301) | $1,014 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $121 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,166 ($370) | $876 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 709 ($225) | $651 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $137 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 74 ($24) | $44 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,534 ($487) | $341 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 368 ($117) | $133 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 18 ($5.87) | $9 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 24 ($8) | $30 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Franca (Brazil) is 7% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 157 ($50) | $42 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 107 ($34) | $39 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 310 ($98) | $82 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 126 ($40) | $74 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Franca (Brazil) is 1% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 70,354 ($22,341) | $22,529 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.21 ($1.02) | $0.61 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 192 ($61) | $62 | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 48 ($15) | $21 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Franca (Brazil) is 37% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 ($7) | $8 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 8 ($2.67) | $6.00 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 200 ($64) | $140 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 25 ($8) | $4.79 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 ($4.59) | $3.09 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 ($3.73) | $4.63 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.86 ($1.54) | $2.85 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.40 ($0.76) | $1.83 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 16 ($4.98) | $18 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Franca (Brazil) is 27% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 83 ($26) | $44 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 37 ($12) | $23 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 146 ($46) | $158 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 119 ($38) | $82 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 ($4.36) | $9 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 ($2.07) | $4.14 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 ($2.85) | $5.72 | - 50% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 1,091 ($347) | $224 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.03 ($0.33) | $0.20 | + 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 85 ($27) | $49 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 5.27 ($1.67) | $10 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 424 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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USD
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BRL
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Cost of living in Franca (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,800
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $2,484
(R$ 7,821)
in Franca.
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