Cost of living in Marseille, France vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | + 15% | |||
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Food in Marseille (France) is 15% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (R$ 103) | R$ 35 | + 195% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 48) | R$ 20 | + 140% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (R$ 40) | R$ 30 | + 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.00 | + 69% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.96 (R$ 25) | R$ 24 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.67 (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 87% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (R$ 56) | R$ 30 | + 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.01 (R$ 19) | R$ 9 | + 111% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.22 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 40% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.70 (R$ 11) | R$ 60 | - 82% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 47) | R$ 120 | - 61% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.13 (R$ 13) | R$ 6.00 | + 124% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.00 | + 132% | |
Housing | + 17% | |||
Housing in Marseille (France) is 17% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,305 (R$ 8,233) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €880 (R$ 5,553) | R$ 1,450 | + 283% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €109 (R$ 687) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €761 (R$ 4,800) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €523 (R$ 3,303) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €56 (R$ 352) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (R$ 154) | R$ 70 | + 120% | |
40” flat screen tv | €542 (R$ 3,419) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (R$ 565) | R$ 300 | + 88% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (R$ 43) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (R$ 105) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 158% | |||
Clothes in Marseille (France) is 158% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €98 (R$ 616) | R$ 80 | + 670% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (R$ 189) | R$ 60 | + 215% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (R$ 593) | R$ 500 | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (R$ 592) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 72% | |||
Transportation in Marseille (France) is 72% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,939 (R$ 138,438) | R$ 15,000 | + 823% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.44 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.46 | + 104% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €45 (R$ 281) | R$ 227 | + 24% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €26 (R$ 166) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Marseille (France) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (R$ 57) | R$ 20 | + 185% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (R$ 40) | R$ 50 | - 21% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (R$ 151) | R$ 300 | - 50% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.76 (R$ 24) | R$ 20 | + 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.14 (R$ 26) | R$ 27 | - 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.76 (R$ 24) | R$ 36 | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.76 (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.49 (R$ 16) | R$ 13 | + 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (R$ 134) | R$ 60 | + 123% | |
Entertainment | + 65% | |||
Entertainment in Marseille (France) is 65% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (R$ 251) | R$ 200 | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (R$ 114) | R$ 80 | + 42% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (R$ 306) | R$ 300 | + 2% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (R$ 388) | R$ 80 | + 384% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (R$ 63) | R$ 80 | - 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.55 (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 124% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.82 (R$ 37) | R$ 5.00 | + 634% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €466 (R$ 2,942) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (R$ 1.76) | R$ 0.50 | + 252% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (R$ 262) | R$ 300 | - 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (R$ 47) | R$ 5.00 | + 838% | |
TOTAL | + 36% |

These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Marseille (France) is 36% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 31,230 (€4,949) in Marseille to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 23,000 in Paulinia.
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