Cost of living in France compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 135% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 135% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| France | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (R$ 131) | R$ 39 | + 235% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (R$ 75) | R$ 37 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (R$ 43) | R$ 12 | + 262% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.58 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.71 (R$ 31) | R$ 13 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.97 (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R$ 49) | R$ 25 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.69 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.09 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 108% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.21 (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 130% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (R$ 69) | R$ 49 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.61 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.50 | + 98% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in France is 131% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| France | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,577 (R$ 10,527) | R$ 4,066 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,419 (R$ 9,474) | R$ 2,735 | + 246% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €199 (R$ 1,332) | R$ 733 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,032 (R$ 6,890) | R$ 3,030 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €707 (R$ 4,717) | R$ 2,012 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €120 (R$ 799) | R$ 513 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (R$ 155) | R$ 89 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €339 (R$ 2,262) | R$ 1,814 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 (R$ 771) | R$ 653 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (R$ 63) | R$ 31 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (R$ 97) | R$ 22 | + 352% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in France is 38% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| France | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (R$ 566) | R$ 284 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (R$ 267) | R$ 289 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €108 (R$ 720) | R$ 425 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (R$ 641) | R$ 324 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in France is 62% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| France | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,028 (R$ 180,463) | R$ 117,650 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (R$ 403) | R$ 243 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 87% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| France | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (R$ 67) | R$ 22 | + 207% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (R$ 120) | R$ 52 | + 132% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (R$ 174) | R$ 266 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (R$ 41) | R$ 23 | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.56 (R$ 30) | R$ 14 | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.56 (R$ 30) | R$ 21 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.28 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.78 (R$ 25) | R$ 6 | + 319% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (R$ 160) | R$ 59 | + 171% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 64% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| France | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (R$ 279) | R$ 116 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (R$ 148) | R$ 60 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €105 (R$ 700) | R$ 245 | + 185% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (R$ 437) | R$ 238 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (R$ 78) | R$ 32 | + 143% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.64 (R$ 31) | R$ 16 | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (R$ 48) | R$ 12 | + 314% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €502 (R$ 3,352) | R$ 3,698 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (R$ 1.15) | R$ 1.44 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €28 (R$ 185) | R$ 142 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (R$ 82) | R$ 12 | + 566% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 90% more expensive than in Brazil
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