- Cost of Living
- France
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- Besançon
- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in Besançon, France compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Besançon (France) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$22) | C$14 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$8 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.50 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 (C$1.26) | C$2.40 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.67 (C$5.43) | C$4.13 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (C$2.96) | C$2.54 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.11 (C$8) | C$9 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.71 (C$2.52) | C$3.55 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 (C$2.33) | C$3.02 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (C$1.40) | C$2.26 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €3.86 (C$5.72) | C$15 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.00 (C$2.96) | C$2.18 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 (C$1.87) | C$1.87 | + 0% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Besançon (France) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €727 (C$1,075) | C$1,186 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €700 (C$1,036) | C$982 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (C$193) | C$104 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,100 (C$1,628) | C$919 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €450 (C$666) | C$695 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €80 (C$118) | C$64 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €34 (C$50) | C$39 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | C$393 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | C$111 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6.00 (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$25 | - | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Besançon (France) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €45 (C$67) | C$61 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (C$44) | C$41 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | C$95 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | C$87 | - | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Besançon (France) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$23,851 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 (C$1.92) | C$1.19 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (C$52) | C$47 | + 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Besançon (France) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (C$7) | C$7 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (C$13) | C$20 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €23 (C$34) | C$85 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.00 (C$5.92) | C$6 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.63 (C$8) | C$2.88 | + 189% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$3.82 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | C$3.16 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (C$2.66) | C$2.53 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (C$24) | C$19 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Besançon (France) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (C$59) | C$45 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (C$27) | C$26 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$84 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (C$89) | C$89 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (C$5.92) | C$5.72 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 (C$8) | C$5.43 | + 45% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | C$141 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (C$74) | C$34 | + 116% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 116 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Besançon (France) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,607
(€3,113)
in Besançon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,000
in Abbotsford.
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