- 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 ($5.28) | $14 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 18 ($5.69) | $8 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 ($2.22) | $3.62 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.82 ($0.90) | $0.86 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 ($2.10) | $2.34 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.15 ($1.65) | $4.92 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 ($5.05) | $5.56 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 ($1.95) | $2.71 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.43 ($1.10) | $1.76 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 2.97 ($0.95) | $2.02 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 34 ($11) | $13 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.29 ($1.69) | $1.80 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.15 ($0.69) | $2.28 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Franca (Brazil) is 58% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,162 ($372) | $1,514 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 872 ($279) | $1,018 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $122 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,166 ($373) | $877 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 709 ($227) | $649 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $123 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 83 ($26) | $42 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,534 ($491) | $358 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 368 ($118) | $126 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 18 ($5.92) | $9 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 25 ($8) | $30 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Franca (Brazil) is 15% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 176 ($56) | $46 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 85 ($27) | $38 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 310 ($99) | $83 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 126 ($40) | $76 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Franca (Brazil) is 5% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 70,354 ($22,515) | $23,085 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.27 ($1.05) | $0.62 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 170 ($54) | $62 | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 48 ($16) | $21 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Franca (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 ($7) | $8 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 8 ($2.69) | $6.00 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 200 ($64) | $140 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 25 ($8) | $4.79 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 ($4.63) | $3.09 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 ($3.76) | $4.63 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.86 ($1.55) | $2.85 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.40 ($0.77) | $1.83 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 16 ($5.02) | $18 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Franca (Brazil) is 22% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 83 ($27) | $44 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 37 ($12) | $23 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 146 ($47) | $151 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 110 ($35) | $75 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 ($4.39) | $9 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 ($2.08) | $4.14 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 ($2.87) | $5.84 | - 51% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | R$ 3,459 ($1,107) | $502 | + 121% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.03 ($0.33) | $0.20 | + 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 85 ($27) | $49 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 5.27 ($1.69) | $10 | - 83% | |
| 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 420 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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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
$4,700
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $3,039
(R$ 9,497)
in Franca.
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