- Cost of Living
- France
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in France compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 102% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (R$ 67) | R$ 29 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 37) | R$ 26 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.96 (R$ 26) | R$ 7 | + 303% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.12 (R$ 4.92) | R$ 3.27 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.34 (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.79 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.80 | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (R$ 29) | R$ 15 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.65 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.76 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.28 | + 136% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.08 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.55 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (R$ 36) | R$ 40 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.09 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.14 (R$ 5.03) | R$ 3.24 | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in France is 121% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,091 (R$ 9,208) | R$ 3,163 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,617 (R$ 7,120) | R$ 1,955 | + 264% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €173 (R$ 764) | R$ 579 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,002 (R$ 4,413) | R$ 2,171 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €792 (R$ 3,489) | R$ 1,373 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €108 (R$ 475) | R$ 412 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (R$ 101) | R$ 83 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €377 (R$ 1,659) | R$ 1,725 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (R$ 466) | R$ 425 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (R$ 28) | R$ 21 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (R$ 57) | R$ 17 | + 240% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in France is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (R$ 386) | R$ 207 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (R$ 172) | R$ 181 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €103 (R$ 453) | R$ 331 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €133 (R$ 586) | R$ 256 | + 129% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in France is 37% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,122 (R$ 101,818) | R$ 87,463 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.33 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €68 (R$ 300) | R$ 203 | + 48% | |
| 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) | €5.42 (R$ 24) | R$ 16 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (R$ 30) | R$ 47 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (R$ 110) | R$ 235 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.34 (R$ 19) | R$ 18 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.97 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.68 (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.13 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.08 | + 130% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (R$ 96) | R$ 40 | + 143% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 44% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (R$ 181) | R$ 96 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (R$ 92) | R$ 51 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 (R$ 364) | R$ 180 | + 102% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (R$ 274) | R$ 178 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (R$ 50) | R$ 23 | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.95 (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (R$ 27) | R$ 11 | + 152% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €449 (R$ 1,978) | R$ 2,723 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (R$ 0.92) | R$ 1.16 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (R$ 246) | R$ 116 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (R$ 35) | R$ 10 | + 261% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 28,299 prices entered by 3,135 different people.
Cost of living in France is 68% more expensive than in Brazil
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