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- Besançon
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Cost of living in Besançon, France compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Besançon (France) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$23) | C$15 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.50 (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 (C$1.30) | C$2.05 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.67 (C$5.61) | C$4.81 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (C$3.06) | C$2.90 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.63 (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.71 (C$2.61) | C$4.00 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 (C$2.41) | C$3.34 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (C$1.44) | C$3.36 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €3.86 (C$5.92) | C$16 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.00 (C$3.06) | C$2.41 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 (C$1.93) | C$2.01 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Besançon (France) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €783 (C$1,199) | C$1,651 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €700 (C$1,072) | C$1,142 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (C$200) | C$102 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €975 (C$1,493) | C$1,038 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €450 (C$689) | C$779 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €80 (C$122) | C$66 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €34 (C$52) | C$39 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | C$351 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | C$86 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6.00 (C$9) | C$9 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$22 | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Besançon (France) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €45 (C$69) | C$59 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (C$46) | C$40 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | C$93 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | C$92 | - | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Besançon (France) is 3% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,749 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 (C$1.91) | C$1.27 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (C$55) | C$67 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Besançon (France) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (C$8) | C$8 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (C$14) | C$20 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €23 (C$35) | C$96 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.00 (C$6) | C$6 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.63 (C$9) | C$3.72 | + 132% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$2.83 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | C$3.09 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (C$2.76) | C$2.46 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$25) | C$19 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Besançon (France) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (C$61) | C$46 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (C$28) | C$26 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$101 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (C$92) | C$85 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (C$6) | C$5.34 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 (C$8) | C$5.67 | + 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (C$77) | C$35 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 266 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Besançon (France) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,402
(€3,528)
in Besançon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,100
in Abbotsford.
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