- Cost of Living
- France
- Canada
- Grenoble
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Grenoble, France compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Grenoble (France) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (C$22) | C$15 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.90 (C$8) | C$5.69 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (C$1.72) | C$2.05 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.42 (C$5.29) | C$4.81 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.51 (C$3.88) | C$2.90 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$12) | C$10 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.11 (C$3.26) | C$4.00 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (C$2.14) | C$3.34 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.51 (C$2.33) | C$3.36 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.40 (C$8) | C$16 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.02 (C$3.12) | C$2.41 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.40 (C$2.16) | C$2.01 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Grenoble (France) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,175 (C$1,815) | C$1,651 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €936 (C$1,446) | C$1,142 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €90 (C$139) | C$102 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €685 (C$1,058) | C$1,038 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €499 (C$771) | C$779 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €54 (C$84) | C$66 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €22 (C$34) | C$39 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €287 (C$443) | C$351 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €67 (C$103) | C$86 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (C$18) | C$9 | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (C$23) | C$22 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Grenoble (France) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (C$133) | C$59 | + 123% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (C$58) | C$40 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (C$127) | C$93 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (C$135) | C$92 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Grenoble (France) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,591 (C$37,998) | C$22,749 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (C$2.11) | C$1.27 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (C$81) | C$67 | + 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Grenoble (France) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.15 (C$6) | C$8 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €23 (C$36) | C$82 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €8 (C$12) | C$6 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.15 (C$4.87) | C$3.72 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.96 (C$4.57) | C$2.83 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.47 (C$2.27) | C$3.09 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.60 (C$4.02) | C$2.46 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (C$30) | C$19 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Grenoble (France) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (C$60) | C$46 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (C$29) | C$26 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €61 (C$94) | C$101 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (C$89) | C$85 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$14) | C$8 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (C$5.04) | C$5.34 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.88 (C$9) | C$5.67 | + 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €506 (C$782) | C$549 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (C$0.35) | C$1.04 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (C$73) | C$35 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 363 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Grenoble (France) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,690
(€3,682)
in Grenoble
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,100
in Abbotsford.
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