- 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 | €16 (R$ 69) | R$ 29 | + 134% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 35) | R$ 26 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (R$ 26) | R$ 7 | + 275% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 (R$ 5.05) | R$ 3.17 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.02 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.70 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.68 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R$ 32) | R$ 14 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.61 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.67 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.81 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.48 | + 124% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.16 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.54 | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (R$ 38) | R$ 40 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.97 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.16 (R$ 4.99) | R$ 3.23 | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in France is 123% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,190 (R$ 9,457) | R$ 3,162 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,521 (R$ 6,567) | R$ 1,977 | + 232% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 (R$ 619) | R$ 531 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €947 (R$ 4,092) | R$ 2,051 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €818 (R$ 3,532) | R$ 1,283 | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €99 (R$ 428) | R$ 402 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (R$ 103) | R$ 84 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €355 (R$ 1,532) | R$ 1,741 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (R$ 472) | R$ 432 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (R$ 34) | R$ 21 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (R$ 64) | R$ 17 | + 288% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in France is 22% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €91 (R$ 391) | R$ 213 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (R$ 167) | R$ 184 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €103 (R$ 445) | R$ 333 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €140 (R$ 603) | R$ 256 | + 136% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in France is 36% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,567 (R$ 101,778) | R$ 85,051 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.05 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €66 (R$ 287) | R$ 198 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 3% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (R$ 26) | R$ 18 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (R$ 32) | R$ 44 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (R$ 112) | R$ 233 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.58 (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.99 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.96 (R$ 17) | R$ 14 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.80 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.97 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.22 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.10 | + 134% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (R$ 97) | R$ 38 | + 154% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 43% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (R$ 189) | R$ 98 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (R$ 89) | R$ 50 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €89 (R$ 382) | R$ 201 | + 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 (R$ 294) | R$ 175 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (R$ 46) | R$ 24 | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.07 (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 100% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (R$ 26) | R$ 11 | + 138% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €463 (R$ 2,001) | R$ 2,857 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (R$ 0.84) | R$ 1.18 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (R$ 248) | R$ 131 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (R$ 33) | R$ 10 | + 243% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 66% more expensive than in Brazil
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