Cost of living in Paris, France vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | + 26% | |||
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Food in Paris (France) is 26% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (R$ 109) | R$ 35 | + 210% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (R$ 60) | R$ 20 | + 199% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (R$ 41) | R$ 30 | + 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.00 | + 100% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.39 (R$ 29) | R$ 24 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.78 (R$ 19) | R$ 9 | + 106% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.83 (R$ 39) | R$ 30 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.03 (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 124% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.62 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.90 (R$ 13) | R$ 60 | - 79% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (R$ 59) | R$ 120 | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.30 (R$ 15) | R$ 6.00 | + 155% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.00 | + 175% | |
Housing | + 37% | |||
Housing in Paris (France) is 37% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,767 (R$ 18,415) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,079 (R$ 13,838) | R$ 1,450 | + 854% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €278 (R$ 1,849) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,863 (R$ 12,403) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,277 (R$ 8,498) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 (R$ 802) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (R$ 171) | R$ 70 | + 145% | |
40” flat screen tv | €381 (R$ 2,535) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (R$ 593) | R$ 300 | + 98% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (R$ 50) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (R$ 82) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 172% | |||
Clothes in Paris (France) is 172% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (R$ 588) | R$ 80 | + 635% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (R$ 210) | R$ 60 | + 250% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €116 (R$ 769) | R$ 500 | + 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €108 (R$ 720) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 151% | |||
Transportation in Paris (France) is 151% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,304 (R$ 175,075) | R$ 15,000 | + 1067% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.46 | + 117% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €75 (R$ 497) | R$ 227 | + 119% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (R$ 83) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Paris (France) is 9% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.33 (R$ 35) | R$ 20 | + 77% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (R$ 51) | R$ 50 | + 2% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (R$ 168) | R$ 300 | - 44% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.12 (R$ 27) | R$ 20 | + 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.68 (R$ 31) | R$ 27 | + 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.22 (R$ 28) | R$ 36 | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.23 (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | + 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | + 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (R$ 199) | R$ 60 | + 232% | |
Entertainment | + 93% | |||
Entertainment in Paris (France) is 93% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (R$ 298) | R$ 200 | + 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €23 (R$ 151) | R$ 80 | + 89% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €104 (R$ 692) | R$ 300 | + 131% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (R$ 429) | R$ 80 | + 436% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (R$ 88) | R$ 80 | + 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.78 (R$ 32) | R$ 10 | + 218% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (R$ 52) | R$ 5.00 | + 932% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €484 (R$ 3,223) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (R$ 1.52) | R$ 0.50 | + 204% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (R$ 336) | R$ 300 | + 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (R$ 64) | R$ 5.00 | + 1187% | |
TOTAL | + 64% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least R$ 86,929 (€13,060) in Paris to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 53,000 in Paulinia.
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