Cost of living in France compared to Brazil
Currency:
Food | + 110% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in France is 110% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
France | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (R$ 104) | R$ 36 | + 188% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (R$ 58) | R$ 35 | + 66% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (R$ 38) | R$ 10 | + 267% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.37 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.17 | + 44% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.68 (R$ 26) | R$ 13 | + 100% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.40 (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 136% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R$ 40) | R$ 24 | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.76 (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.86 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.50 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.86 | + 133% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (R$ 51) | R$ 44 | + 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.50 | + 58% | |
Housing | + 120% | |||
Housing in France is 120% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
France | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,708 (R$ 9,319) | R$ 3,813 | + 144% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,334 (R$ 7,279) | R$ 2,416 | + 201% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €191 (R$ 1,044) | R$ 673 | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,032 (R$ 5,631) | R$ 2,756 | + 104% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €849 (R$ 4,633) | R$ 1,661 | + 179% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €135 (R$ 738) | R$ 557 | + 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (R$ 151) | R$ 90 | + 69% | |
40” flat screen tv | €457 (R$ 2,496) | R$ 1,914 | + 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €141 (R$ 771) | R$ 655 | + 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (R$ 61) | R$ 31 | + 98% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (R$ 90) | R$ 21 | + 325% | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in France is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
France | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (R$ 526) | R$ 253 | + 108% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (R$ 216) | R$ 262 | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (R$ 546) | R$ 411 | + 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (R$ 686) | R$ 321 | + 114% | |
Transportation | + 42% | |||
Transportation in France is 42% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
France | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,525 (R$ 161,097) | R$ 110,768 | + 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.65 | + 82% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (R$ 331) | R$ 241 | + 37% | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in France is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
France | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.03 (R$ 17) | R$ 20 | - 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (R$ 44) | R$ 48 | - 9% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (R$ 172) | R$ 275 | - 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.65 (R$ 20) | R$ 23 | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (R$ 21) | R$ 14 | + 57% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.83 (R$ 21) | R$ 19 | + 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.58 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 92% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.81 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.39 | + 184% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (R$ 116) | R$ 59 | + 97% | |
Entertainment | + 62% | |||
Entertainment in France is 62% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
France | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (R$ 262) | R$ 109 | + 139% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (R$ 133) | R$ 62 | + 116% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (R$ 559) | R$ 251 | + 122% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (R$ 411) | R$ 224 | + 84% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (R$ 63) | R$ 30 | + 110% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.04 (R$ 27) | R$ 14 | + 91% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (R$ 39) | R$ 11 | + 238% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €623 (R$ 3,398) | R$ 4,068 | - 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (R$ 1.29) | R$ 1.11 | + 17% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (R$ 197) | R$ 135 | + 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (R$ 61) | R$ 11 | + 439% | |
TOTAL | + 71% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
5.456
BRL
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,741 prices entered by 2,044 different people.
Cost of living in France is 71% more expensive than in Brazil
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Brazil
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 160% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Andorra is 54% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Angola is 53% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Albania is 5% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 75% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Argentina is 20% cheaper than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 10% cheaper than in Brazil