Cost of living in France compared to Brazil
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Food | + 189% | |||
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Food in France is 189% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (R$ 110) | R$ 28 | + 290% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (R$ 60) | R$ 27 | + 122% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.96 (R$ 40) | R$ 8 | + 417% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.13 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.88 | + 96% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.05 (R$ 27) | R$ 8 | + 227% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.75 (R$ 19) | R$ 5.58 | + 233% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (R$ 43) | R$ 17 | + 146% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.43 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 128% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.68 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.56 | + 149% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.97 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.83 | + 176% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 49) | R$ 38 | + 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 91% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.37 | + 126% | |
Housing | + 203% | |||
Housing in France is 203% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,790 (R$ 12,096) | R$ 3,095 | + 291% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,207 (R$ 8,156) | R$ 1,821 | + 348% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €172 (R$ 1,161) | R$ 493 | + 135% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €835 (R$ 5,641) | R$ 2,061 | + 174% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €608 (R$ 4,113) | R$ 1,276 | + 222% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 (R$ 616) | R$ 357 | + 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (R$ 169) | R$ 79 | + 113% | |
40” flat screen tv | €371 (R$ 2,509) | R$ 1,672 | + 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (R$ 620) | R$ 471 | + 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (R$ 41) | R$ 22 | + 84% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (R$ 90) | R$ 17 | + 431% | |
Clothes | + 80% | |||
Clothes in France is 80% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (R$ 593) | R$ 209 | + 183% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (R$ 253) | R$ 192 | + 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (R$ 657) | R$ 324 | + 103% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (R$ 770) | R$ 247 | + 212% | |
Transportation | + 81% | |||
Transportation in France is 81% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,711 (R$ 173,791) | R$ 87,728 | + 98% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.44 | + 111% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (R$ 398) | R$ 224 | + 78% | |
Personal Care | + 90% | |||
Personal Care in France is 90% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (R$ 75) | R$ 16 | + 354% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (R$ 51) | R$ 41 | + 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (R$ 171) | R$ 218 | - 21% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.60 (R$ 31) | R$ 15 | + 105% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.99 (R$ 27) | R$ 11 | + 142% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (R$ 24) | R$ 16 | + 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.97 | + 102% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.07 | + 260% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (R$ 149) | R$ 43 | + 244% | |
Entertainment | + 114% | |||
Entertainment in France is 114% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (R$ 284) | R$ 93 | + 205% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 (R$ 140) | R$ 52 | + 167% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (R$ 570) | R$ 219 | + 160% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (R$ 429) | R$ 183 | + 135% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (R$ 73) | R$ 25 | + 192% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.81 (R$ 26) | R$ 11 | + 130% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (R$ 43) | R$ 10 | + 343% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €480 (R$ 3,246) | R$ 3,532 | - 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 (R$ 2.26) | R$ 1.27 | + 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (R$ 275) | R$ 117 | + 135% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (R$ 68) | R$ 10 | + 571% | |
TOTAL | + 135% |
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 135% more expensive than in Brazil
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