Cost of living in France compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 93% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| France | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (R$ 96) | R$ 36 | + 168% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (R$ 56) | R$ 34 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (R$ 33) | R$ 11 | + 192% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.82 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.43 (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.52 (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (R$ 46) | R$ 26 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.74 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.66 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.81 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (R$ 48) | R$ 44 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.24 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.92 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in France is 105% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| France | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,715 (R$ 9,190) | R$ 3,686 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,404 (R$ 7,527) | R$ 2,512 | + 200% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (R$ 790) | R$ 587 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €989 (R$ 5,303) | R$ 2,715 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €816 (R$ 4,371) | R$ 1,707 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (R$ 579) | R$ 515 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (R$ 133) | R$ 89 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €333 (R$ 1,782) | R$ 1,982 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (R$ 570) | R$ 626 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (R$ 33) | R$ 29 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (R$ 78) | R$ 20 | + 281% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in France is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| France | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (R$ 447) | R$ 248 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (R$ 180) | R$ 248 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (R$ 434) | R$ 412 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (R$ 559) | R$ 301 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in France is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| France | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,817 (R$ 143,726) | R$ 115,133 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.88 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.59 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (R$ 319) | R$ 229 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 21% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| France | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.85 (R$ 31) | R$ 22 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.60 (R$ 30) | R$ 45 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (R$ 147) | R$ 264 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.23 (R$ 23) | R$ 22 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.74 (R$ 25) | R$ 13 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.33 (R$ 18) | R$ 19 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.69 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.65 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.31 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (R$ 111) | R$ 55 | + 103% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| France | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (R$ 249) | R$ 112 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (R$ 126) | R$ 66 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €81 (R$ 433) | R$ 215 | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (R$ 315) | R$ 200 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (R$ 51) | R$ 29 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.94 (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (R$ 35) | R$ 11 | + 218% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €362 (R$ 1,938) | R$ 4,406 | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (R$ 1.50) | R$ 1.31 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (R$ 171) | R$ 125 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (R$ 52) | R$ 11 | + 358% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in France is 58% more expensive than in Brazil
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