- Cost of Living
- France
- United States
- Paris
- Buffalo
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Paris (France) and Buffalo (United States)
| Food | 21% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paris (France) is 21% more expensive than in Buffalo (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €16.34 ($21) | $8.63 | 144% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7.10 ($9.15) | $5.74 | 60% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €6.64 ($8.55) | $4.29 | 99% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 ($1.63) | $2.63 | 38% |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.42 ($4.41) | $2.03 | 117% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.91 ($3.75) | $5.51 | 32% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.99 ($9.01) | $5.57 | 62% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.81 ($3.62) | $4.90 | 26% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €2.78 ($3.58) | $3.62 | 1% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €1.56 ($2.01) | $2.25 | 11% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7.76 ($10.00) | $24 | 58% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.91 ($2.46) | $1.37 | 80% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 ($1.59) | $3.18 | 50% |
| Housing | 67% | ||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 67% more expensive than in Buffalo (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €2,567 ($3,306) | $1,136 | 191% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 ($159) | $273 | 42% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €28 ($36) | $161 | 78% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €532 ($686) | $716 | 4% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €133 ($171) | $256 | 33% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9.48 ($12.22) | $15.14 | 19% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12.96 ($16.70) | $10.23 | 63% |
| Clothes | 84% | ||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 84% more expensive than in Buffalo (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €94 ($121) | $55 | 120% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €50 ($64) | $27 | 134% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €89 ($115) | $106 | 8% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €109 ($140) | $107 | 31% |
| Transportation | 18% | ||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 18% cheaper than in Buffalo (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,986 ($28,322) | $20,857 | 36% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.63 ($2.10) | $1 | 110% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €63 ($81) | $131 | 38% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | €13.91 ($17.91) | $33 | 45% |
| Personal Care | 3% | ||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 3% more expensive than in Buffalo (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €6 ($7.73) | $8.71 | 11% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.88 ($6.28) | $8.56 | 27% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.00 ($5.15) | $5.50 | 6% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.23 ($5.45) | $6.30 | 14% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.35 ($3.03) | $2.59 | 17% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.56 ($3.30) | $3.94 | 16% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 ($32) | $15.86 | 99% |
| Entertainment | 12% | ||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 12% cheaper than in Buffalo (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 ($53) | $51 | 3% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19.92 ($26) | $34 | 24% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 ($123) | $167 | 27% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €67 ($87) | $89 | 3% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12.20 ($15.72) | $14.83 | 6% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €4.02 ($5.18) | $3.30 | 57% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €5.41 ($6.97) | $5.07 | 38% |
| iPod nano 16GB | €155 ($199) | $149 | 34% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.39 ($0.50) | $1.37 | 64% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €90 ($117) | $45 | 160% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €6.51 ($8.39) | $12.75 | 34% |
| TOTAL | 17% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,486 prices entered by 530 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2013.
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For example, you would need at least $3,671
(€2,850)
in Paris
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,125
in Buffalo.