Cost of living in France compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 194% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 194% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (R$ 112) | R$ 28 | + 298% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (R$ 61) | R$ 27 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (R$ 41) | R$ 8 | + 430% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.89 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.05 (R$ 28) | R$ 8 | + 233% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.74 (R$ 19) | R$ 5.60 | + 236% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (R$ 43) | R$ 18 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.45 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.69 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.56 | + 154% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.99 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.84 | + 182% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 50) | R$ 38 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.39 | + 128% | |
| Housing | + 205% | |||
| Housing in France is 205% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,790 (R$ 12,276) | R$ 3,099 | + 296% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,180 (R$ 8,091) | R$ 1,821 | + 344% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €172 (R$ 1,178) | R$ 493 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €830 (R$ 5,691) | R$ 2,082 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €597 (R$ 4,094) | R$ 1,295 | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €91 (R$ 625) | R$ 364 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (R$ 171) | R$ 79 | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €371 (R$ 2,547) | R$ 1,687 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (R$ 629) | R$ 468 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (R$ 41) | R$ 23 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (R$ 92) | R$ 17 | + 439% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in France is 78% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (R$ 602) | R$ 213 | + 183% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (R$ 248) | R$ 194 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (R$ 667) | R$ 327 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (R$ 782) | R$ 248 | + 215% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in France is 83% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,995 (R$ 178,322) | R$ 88,098 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.47 | + 113% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (R$ 404) | R$ 224 | + 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 93% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (R$ 76) | R$ 16 | + 360% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (R$ 52) | R$ 41 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (R$ 174) | R$ 218 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.60 (R$ 32) | R$ 15 | + 113% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.99 (R$ 27) | R$ 11 | + 145% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (R$ 24) | R$ 16 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.96 | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.10 | + 263% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (R$ 151) | R$ 43 | + 250% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 116% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (R$ 289) | R$ 94 | + 206% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (R$ 142) | R$ 53 | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (R$ 578) | R$ 224 | + 158% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (R$ 435) | R$ 183 | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (R$ 75) | R$ 25 | + 195% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.81 (R$ 26) | R$ 11 | + 132% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (R$ 44) | R$ 10 | + 349% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €480 (R$ 3,294) | R$ 3,564 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 (R$ 2.29) | R$ 1.27 | + 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (R$ 279) | R$ 117 | + 138% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (R$ 69) | R$ 10 | + 581% | |
| TOTAL | + 137% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 137% more expensive than in Brazil
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