Cost of living in Fortaleza, Brazil vs Bordeaux, France
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Food | - 68% | |||
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Food in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 68% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 18 (€2.65) | €16 | - 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 22 (€3.26) | €8 | - 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (€1.13) | €6 | - 82% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.00 (€0.59) | €0.96 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 9 (€1.31) | €2.79 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.66 (€0.54) | €2.02 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 16 (€2.43) | €5.36 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (€0.96) | €2.49 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.66 (€0.69) | €1.60 | - 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.15 (€0.76) | €2.31 | - 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (€5.95) | €7 | - 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (€0.97) | €2.05 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.18 (€0.47) | €1.09 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 68% | |||
Housing in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 68% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,218 (€327) | €1,233 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,403 (€207) | €912 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 817 (€120) | €129 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,644 (€242) | €750 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 992 (€146) | €544 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 287 (€42) | €143 | - 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 61 (€9) | €27 | - 67% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,757 (€259) | €357 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 417 (€61) | €109 | - 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 14 (€2.13) | €9 | - 77% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 (€1.98) | €13 | - 85% | |
Clothes | - 56% | |||
Clothes in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 56% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 144 (€21) | €79 | - 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 127 (€19) | €30 | - 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 241 (€36) | €86 | - 59% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 210 (€31) | €116 | - 73% | |
Transportation | - 45% | |||
Transportation in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 65,425 (€9,647) | €25,406 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.78 (€0.70) | €1.37 | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 173 (€25) | €33 | - 23% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 37 (€5.46) | €17 | - 67% | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (€2.90) | €5.75 | - 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 47 (€7) | €7 | - 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 203 (€30) | €24 | + 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (€2.30) | €4.71 | - 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (€1.67) | €4.25 | - 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 (€1.74) | €3.63 | - 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (€0.92) | €1.71 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.80 (€0.56) | €1.99 | - 72% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 36 (€5.31) | €18 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 60% | |||
Entertainment in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 53 (€8) | €38 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 45 (€7) | €18 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 131 (€19) | €87 | - 78% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 119 (€17) | €53 | - 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 20 (€2.97) | €9 | - 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (€1.41) | €2.65 | - 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (€1.29) | €5.93 | - 78% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,782 (€410) | €407 | + 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.86 (€0.13) | €0.15 | - 19% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 93 (€14) | €52 | - 74% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (€1.23) | €8 | - 84% | |
TOTAL | - 60% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,700 in Bordeaux you would need to make just about €1,489 (R$ 10,094) in Fortaleza.
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