Cost of living in France compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 131% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 131% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| France | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (R$ 121) | R$ 37 | + 227% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (R$ 72) | R$ 35 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (R$ 43) | R$ 11 | + 273% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.36 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.36 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.97 (R$ 30) | R$ 13 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.60 (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (R$ 48) | R$ 24 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.69 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.17 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.19 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 119% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (R$ 53) | R$ 48 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.61 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.45 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.52 | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in France is 123% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| France | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,628 (R$ 9,971) | R$ 3,864 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,357 (R$ 8,308) | R$ 2,584 | + 222% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €185 (R$ 1,131) | R$ 702 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €895 (R$ 5,479) | R$ 2,994 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €729 (R$ 4,467) | R$ 1,871 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €124 (R$ 758) | R$ 505 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (R$ 160) | R$ 97 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €317 (R$ 1,940) | R$ 1,856 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €160 (R$ 983) | R$ 652 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (R$ 70) | R$ 30 | + 139% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (R$ 105) | R$ 22 | + 385% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in France is 45% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| France | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (R$ 591) | R$ 268 | + 120% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €47 (R$ 289) | R$ 267 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (R$ 639) | R$ 405 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (R$ 715) | R$ 319 | + 124% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in France is 64% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| France | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,824 (R$ 170,401) | R$ 119,340 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.90 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €69 (R$ 420) | R$ 243 | + 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| France | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.03 (R$ 19) | R$ 23 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (R$ 41) | R$ 47 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (R$ 165) | R$ 283 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.51 (R$ 34) | R$ 22 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.25 (R$ 26) | R$ 13 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.29 (R$ 26) | R$ 20 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.66 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.82 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.53 | + 213% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (R$ 149) | R$ 56 | + 165% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 79% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| France | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (R$ 273) | R$ 116 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (R$ 149) | R$ 59 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €104 (R$ 636) | R$ 210 | + 202% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (R$ 461) | R$ 234 | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (R$ 73) | R$ 33 | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.59 (R$ 28) | R$ 15 | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (R$ 45) | R$ 12 | + 291% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €657 (R$ 4,022) | R$ 3,571 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (R$ 1.67) | R$ 1.39 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (R$ 192) | R$ 141 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (R$ 73) | R$ 12 | + 497% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 89% more expensive than in Brazil
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