- Cost of Living
- France
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in France compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 98% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (R$ 65) | R$ 29 | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 35) | R$ 26 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.97 (R$ 25) | R$ 7 | + 283% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (R$ 4.91) | R$ 3.23 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.30 (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.87 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.60 | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R$ 30) | R$ 14 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.62 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.58 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.73 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.27 | + 126% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.21 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.56 | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (R$ 35) | R$ 40 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.15 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 (R$ 4.81) | R$ 3.22 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in France is 121% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,227 (R$ 9,508) | R$ 3,119 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,554 (R$ 6,635) | R$ 1,939 | + 242% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €165 (R$ 705) | R$ 621 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,014 (R$ 4,331) | R$ 2,113 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €785 (R$ 3,350) | R$ 1,320 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €107 (R$ 455) | R$ 402 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (R$ 99) | R$ 84 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €368 (R$ 1,570) | R$ 1,735 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €107 (R$ 456) | R$ 430 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (R$ 30) | R$ 21 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (R$ 58) | R$ 17 | + 245% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in France is 22% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (R$ 380) | R$ 201 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (R$ 167) | R$ 183 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (R$ 443) | R$ 327 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €139 (R$ 593) | R$ 256 | + 131% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in France is 34% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,973 (R$ 98,077) | R$ 86,221 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.24 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €68 (R$ 288) | R$ 201 | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 2% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.75 (R$ 25) | R$ 16 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (R$ 31) | R$ 45 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (R$ 105) | R$ 235 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.24 (R$ 18) | R$ 17 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.05 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.86 (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.01 | + 131% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (R$ 94) | R$ 38 | + 146% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 41% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (R$ 180) | R$ 97 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (R$ 89) | R$ 50 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €87 (R$ 372) | R$ 174 | + 114% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (R$ 280) | R$ 174 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (R$ 48) | R$ 24 | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (R$ 26) | R$ 11 | + 143% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €462 (R$ 1,973) | R$ 2,735 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (R$ 0.71) | R$ 1.13 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (R$ 243) | R$ 120 | + 102% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (R$ 34) | R$ 10 | + 248% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 30,042 prices entered by 3,338 different people.
Cost of living in France is 65% more expensive than in Brazil
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