- Cost of Living
- France
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in France compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 95% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (R$ 67) | R$ 29 | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 34) | R$ 26 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (R$ 26) | R$ 7 | + 262% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (R$ 5.06) | R$ 3.23 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.13 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.68 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.65 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R$ 31) | R$ 15 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.56 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.66 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.90 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.58 | + 123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.09 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.49 | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (R$ 39) | R$ 40 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.03 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.15 (R$ 4.83) | R$ 3.20 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in France is 121% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,238 (R$ 9,385) | R$ 3,212 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,591 (R$ 6,672) | R$ 2,010 | + 232% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (R$ 648) | R$ 580 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,039 (R$ 4,358) | R$ 2,099 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €860 (R$ 3,605) | R$ 1,329 | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €99 (R$ 414) | R$ 434 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (R$ 98) | R$ 82 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €371 (R$ 1,555) | R$ 1,772 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (R$ 454) | R$ 437 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (R$ 32) | R$ 22 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (R$ 61) | R$ 16 | + 268% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in France is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €92 (R$ 385) | R$ 208 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (R$ 156) | R$ 183 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (R$ 437) | R$ 330 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €140 (R$ 589) | R$ 251 | + 134% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in France is 35% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,481 (R$ 98,467) | R$ 84,838 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (R$ 5.91) | R$ 3.91 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €68 (R$ 285) | R$ 196 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 1% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.63 (R$ 24) | R$ 18 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (R$ 27) | R$ 42 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (R$ 108) | R$ 228 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.46 (R$ 19) | R$ 17 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.12 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.88 (R$ 16) | R$ 14 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.89 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.31 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.20 | + 130% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (R$ 99) | R$ 37 | + 166% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 54% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (R$ 185) | R$ 99 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (R$ 86) | R$ 50 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €89 (R$ 374) | R$ 206 | + 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (R$ 294) | R$ 177 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (R$ 46) | R$ 24 | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (R$ 26) | R$ 11 | + 135% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €480 (R$ 2,013) | R$ 2,881 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 (R$ 1.70) | R$ 1.29 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (R$ 241) | R$ 135 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (R$ 31) | R$ 9 | + 233% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 34,114 prices entered by 3,954 different people.
Cost of living in France is 66% more expensive than in Brazil
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