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Cost of living in Besançon, France compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
Food | + 8% | |||
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Food in Besançon (France) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$23) | C$15 | + 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$13) | C$9 | + 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.50 (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 (C$1.33) | C$2.17 | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.67 (C$5.73) | C$4.84 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (C$3.13) | C$2.90 | + 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.63 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.71 (C$2.67) | C$4.00 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 (C$2.46) | C$3.31 | - 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (C$1.47) | C$3.07 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €3.86 (C$6) | C$16 | - 62% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.00 (C$3.13) | C$2.51 | + 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 (C$1.97) | C$2.07 | - 5% | |
Housing | + 11% | |||
Housing in Besançon (France) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €783 (C$1,224) | C$1,576 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €700 (C$1,094) | C$1,122 | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (C$204) | C$109 | + 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €975 (C$1,524) | C$1,019 | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €450 (C$703) | C$774 | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €80 (C$125) | C$66 | + 88% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €34 (C$53) | C$40 | + 32% | |
40” flat screen TV | - | C$377 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | C$98 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6.00 (C$9) | C$9 | + 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$23 | - | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Besançon (France) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €45 (C$70) | C$59 | + 18% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (C$47) | C$40 | + 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | C$93 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | C$92 | - | |
Transportation | - 0% | |||
Transportation in Besançon (France) is 0% 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$1.95) | C$1.26 | + 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (C$56) | C$65 | - 14% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Besançon (France) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (C$8) | C$8 | + 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (C$14) | C$20 | - 30% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €23 (C$36) | C$96 | - 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.00 (C$6) | C$6 | - 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.63 (C$9) | C$3.72 | + 136% | |
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$2.81) | C$2.46 | + 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$25) | C$19 | + 31% | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in Besançon (France) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (C$63) | C$46 | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (C$28) | C$26 | + 8% | |
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$94) | C$87 | + 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (C$6) | C$5.53 | + 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 (C$8) | C$5.67 | + 47% | |
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$78) | C$35 | + 122% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 7% | |
TOTAL | + 8% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Besançon (France) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,510
(€3,525)
in Besançon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,100
in Abbotsford.
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