Cost of living in France compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 169% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 169% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (R$ 98) | R$ 29 | + 243% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (R$ 53) | R$ 26 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.78 (R$ 35) | R$ 7 | + 369% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.13 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.41 | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.42 (R$ 27) | R$ 8 | + 244% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.77 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.52 | + 204% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (R$ 46) | R$ 16 | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.48 (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.70 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.22 | + 145% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.10 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.67 | + 173% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (R$ 47) | R$ 37 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.01 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.15 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.40 | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 219% | |||
| Housing in France is 219% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,115 (R$ 12,852) | R$ 3,254 | + 295% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,347 (R$ 8,188) | R$ 1,904 | + 330% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 (R$ 867) | R$ 483 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,154 (R$ 7,015) | R$ 1,983 | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €865 (R$ 5,259) | R$ 1,309 | + 302% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €100 (R$ 611) | R$ 332 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (R$ 147) | R$ 78 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (R$ 2,128) | R$ 1,513 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (R$ 598) | R$ 436 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (R$ 50) | R$ 24 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (R$ 84) | R$ 17 | + 390% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in France is 58% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (R$ 550) | R$ 214 | + 156% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (R$ 201) | R$ 182 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €105 (R$ 641) | R$ 313 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (R$ 660) | R$ 238 | + 178% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in France is 90% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,431 (R$ 160,656) | R$ 87,816 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.29 | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (R$ 423) | R$ 212 | + 100% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 49% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.20 (R$ 26) | R$ 18 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (R$ 47) | R$ 41 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (R$ 149) | R$ 235 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.54 (R$ 28) | R$ 16 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (R$ 23) | R$ 11 | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.91 (R$ 24) | R$ 15 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.71 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.77 | + 226% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (R$ 140) | R$ 39 | + 259% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 62% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (R$ 236) | R$ 99 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (R$ 123) | R$ 52 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (R$ 348) | R$ 228 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (R$ 334) | R$ 180 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (R$ 65) | R$ 25 | + 160% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.17 (R$ 25) | R$ 10 | + 156% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (R$ 37) | R$ 11 | + 225% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €478 (R$ 2,904) | R$ 3,204 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (R$ 1.11) | R$ 1.33 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (R$ 220) | R$ 115 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (R$ 57) | R$ 10 | + 442% | |
| TOTAL | + 123% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 09, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,426 prices entered by 1,625 different people.
Cost of living in France is 123% more expensive than in Brazil
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