Cost of living in France compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 117% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 117% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (R$ 74) | R$ 29 | + 159% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 40) | R$ 26 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (R$ 30) | R$ 7 | + 317% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (R$ 5.48) | R$ 3.32 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.44 (R$ 21) | R$ 7 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.80 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.61 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (R$ 38) | R$ 16 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.68 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.96 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.92 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.00 | + 129% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.03 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.53 | + 114% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (R$ 41) | R$ 39 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.17 (R$ 5.56) | R$ 3.31 | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 154% | |||
| Housing in France is 154% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,277 (R$ 10,843) | R$ 3,256 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,302 (R$ 6,203) | R$ 1,910 | + 225% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €149 (R$ 709) | R$ 564 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,231 (R$ 5,860) | R$ 2,037 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €942 (R$ 4,486) | R$ 1,338 | + 235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €96 (R$ 456) | R$ 343 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (R$ 108) | R$ 79 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €404 (R$ 1,924) | R$ 1,537 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (R$ 468) | R$ 428 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (R$ 38) | R$ 23 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (R$ 70) | R$ 16 | + 328% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in France is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (R$ 428) | R$ 199 | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (R$ 162) | R$ 171 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (R$ 487) | R$ 306 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (R$ 562) | R$ 243 | + 132% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in France is 51% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,593 (R$ 121,887) | R$ 88,717 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.35 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €71 (R$ 339) | R$ 211 | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.47 (R$ 21) | R$ 18 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (R$ 39) | R$ 43 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (R$ 118) | R$ 241 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.49 (R$ 21) | R$ 16 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.06 (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.27 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.06 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.66 | + 168% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (R$ 108) | R$ 37 | + 191% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (R$ 178) | R$ 100 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (R$ 98) | R$ 51 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €73 (R$ 347) | R$ 219 | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (R$ 251) | R$ 177 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (R$ 49) | R$ 23 | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.34 (R$ 21) | R$ 9 | + 129% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.91 (R$ 28) | R$ 11 | + 148% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €454 (R$ 2,163) | R$ 2,791 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (R$ 0.53) | R$ 1.17 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (R$ 207) | R$ 114 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (R$ 41) | R$ 10 | + 310% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 80% more expensive than in Brazil
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