- 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 | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Franca (Brazil) is 55% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 20 ($5.33) | $15 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 18 ($4.70) | $8 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 ($1.83) | $4.03 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.82 ($0.75) | $0.89 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 ($1.67) | $2.41 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.15 ($1.36) | $4.74 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 ($4.17) | $7 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.68 ($1.50) | $3.20 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.43 ($0.91) | $1.59 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.40 ($0.90) | $2.00 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 34 ($9) | $14 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.18 ($1.37) | $1.74 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.15 ($0.57) | $1.94 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Franca (Brazil) is 64% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,162 ($307) | $1,488 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 872 ($230) | $1,199 | - 81% | |
| 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 ($282) | $982 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 709 ($187) | $815 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $124 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 82 ($22) | $44 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,550 ($410) | $303 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 368 ($97) | $130 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 18 ($4.89) | $9 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 27 ($7) | $27 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Franca (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 176 ($47) | $47 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 85 ($22) | $41 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 336 ($89) | $82 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 102 ($27) | $82 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Franca (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 70,354 ($18,589) | $24,752 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.40 ($0.90) | $0.69 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 170 ($45) | $61 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 48 ($13) | $15 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Franca (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 22 ($5.85) | $9 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 8 ($2.22) | $26 | - 91% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 225 ($60) | $99 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 25 ($7) | $4.79 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 ($3.82) | $3.02 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 ($3.17) | $5.18 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.86 ($1.28) | $3.31 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 2.40 ($0.63) | $1.97 | - 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 16 ($4.15) | $23 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Franca (Brazil) is 36% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 78 ($21) | $47 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 37 ($10) | $24 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 146 ($38) | $136 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 112 ($30) | $90 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 15 ($3.87) | $11 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 ($1.72) | $4.38 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 ($2.37) | $6 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 3,459 ($914) | $429 | + 113% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.14 ($0.30) | $0.20 | + 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 78 ($21) | $40 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 5.27 ($1.39) | $11 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 339 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.26422
USD
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Franca (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,400
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $2,389
(R$ 9,040)
in Franca.
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