- Cost of Living
- France
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in France compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 106% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (R$ 69) | R$ 29 | + 136% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 36) | R$ 26 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (R$ 27) | R$ 7 | + 304% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 (R$ 5.18) | R$ 3.21 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.22 (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.69 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.63 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R$ 30) | R$ 14 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.61 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.33 | + 137% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.31 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.60 | + 123% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (R$ 36) | R$ 40 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.07 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (R$ 4.99) | R$ 3.21 | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in France is 128% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,168 (R$ 9,629) | R$ 3,097 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,437 (R$ 6,382) | R$ 1,934 | + 230% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (R$ 673) | R$ 564 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €980 (R$ 4,352) | R$ 2,073 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €773 (R$ 3,435) | R$ 1,310 | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €102 (R$ 452) | R$ 401 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (R$ 103) | R$ 84 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €344 (R$ 1,528) | R$ 1,734 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 (R$ 474) | R$ 433 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (R$ 33) | R$ 21 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (R$ 61) | R$ 17 | + 270% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in France is 28% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €91 (R$ 402) | R$ 204 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (R$ 175) | R$ 181 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €103 (R$ 459) | R$ 328 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €140 (R$ 623) | R$ 257 | + 142% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in France is 37% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,668 (R$ 100,666) | R$ 86,041 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.15 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €66 (R$ 292) | R$ 200 | + 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 1% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.44 (R$ 24) | R$ 17 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (R$ 33) | R$ 48 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (R$ 111) | R$ 234 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.24 (R$ 19) | R$ 17 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.81 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.90 (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.78 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.24 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.09 | + 144% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (R$ 98) | R$ 38 | + 156% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 50% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (R$ 189) | R$ 98 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (R$ 93) | R$ 50 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €89 (R$ 396) | R$ 170 | + 133% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (R$ 295) | R$ 174 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (R$ 48) | R$ 24 | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (R$ 27) | R$ 11 | + 144% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €467 (R$ 2,074) | R$ 2,752 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (R$ 1.01) | R$ 1.14 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (R$ 243) | R$ 129 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (R$ 35) | R$ 10 | + 257% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 70% more expensive than in Brazil
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