Cost of living in France compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 101% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| France | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (R$ 85) | R$ 30 | + 182% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (R$ 49) | R$ 31 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.29 (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 168% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.39 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.39 (R$ 23) | R$ 10 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.09 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (R$ 44) | R$ 20 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.73 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.81 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.83 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.01 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.69 | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (R$ 41) | R$ 42 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.35 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.82 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in France is 107% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| France | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,483 (R$ 7,788) | R$ 2,814 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,157 (R$ 6,077) | R$ 2,001 | + 204% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (R$ 773) | R$ 569 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €837 (R$ 4,398) | R$ 2,236 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €609 (R$ 3,199) | R$ 1,472 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €75 (R$ 392) | R$ 404 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (R$ 132) | R$ 84 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €361 (R$ 1,898) | R$ 2,006 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (R$ 488) | R$ 586 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (R$ 41) | R$ 26 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (R$ 78) | R$ 19 | + 315% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in France is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| France | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (R$ 500) | R$ 244 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (R$ 192) | R$ 219 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (R$ 548) | R$ 349 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €129 (R$ 675) | R$ 266 | + 154% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in France is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| France | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,485 (R$ 133,852) | R$ 98,696 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (R$ 282) | R$ 222 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in France is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| France | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.90 (R$ 26) | R$ 17 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.30 (R$ 28) | R$ 52 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (R$ 131) | R$ 244 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.18 (R$ 22) | R$ 17 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.41 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.90 (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.52 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.76 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.57 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (R$ 122) | R$ 48 | + 154% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 45% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| France | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (R$ 218) | R$ 92 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (R$ 108) | R$ 53 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €73 (R$ 384) | R$ 189 | + 104% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (R$ 313) | R$ 189 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (R$ 52) | R$ 26 | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.79 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.55 (R$ 29) | R$ 10 | + 189% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €473 (R$ 2,485) | R$ 3,925 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (R$ 1.43) | R$ 1.29 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (R$ 188) | R$ 122 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (R$ 53) | R$ 12 | + 339% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,499 prices entered by 2,246 different people.
Cost of living in France is 59% more expensive than in Brazil
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