- Cost of Living
- France
- Canada
- Grenoble
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Grenoble, France compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Grenoble (France) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$22) | C$14 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$8 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.90 (C$7) | C$6 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 (C$1.50) | C$2.38 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.14 (C$4.67) | C$4.08 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 (C$3.60) | C$2.62 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$10) | C$10 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.24 (C$3.33) | C$3.73 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.34 (C$2.00) | C$2.90 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (C$1.81) | C$2.89 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$9) | C$16 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (C$2.88) | C$2.31 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (C$1.84) | C$1.76 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Grenoble (France) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,146 (C$1,703) | C$1,186 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €847 (C$1,258) | C$982 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €90 (C$134) | C$117 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €664 (C$987) | C$919 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €495 (C$735) | C$695 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €53 (C$78) | C$64 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (C$34) | C$39 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €332 (C$493) | C$392 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €67 (C$99) | C$111 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (C$17) | C$10 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (C$22) | C$26 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Grenoble (France) is 45% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (C$121) | C$61 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (C$56) | C$41 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (C$116) | C$95 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (C$125) | C$87 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Grenoble (France) is 52% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,762 (C$36,793) | C$22,684 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (C$2.07) | C$1.19 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (C$70) | C$47 | + 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Grenoble (France) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.15 (C$6) | C$8 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €23 (C$34) | C$85 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €8 (C$11) | C$7 | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.15 (C$4.68) | C$3.90 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.96 (C$4.40) | C$3.90 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.47 (C$2.18) | C$3.21 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.60 (C$3.86) | C$2.46 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (C$29) | C$19 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Grenoble (France) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (C$56) | C$43 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (C$27) | C$27 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €61 (C$91) | C$84 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (C$86) | C$93 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$13) | C$9 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (C$4.85) | C$5.44 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.67 (C$8) | C$5.57 | + 51% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €181 (C$268) | C$141 | + 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (C$0.29) | C$2.00 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (C$70) | C$34 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 154 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 11, 2017.
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Cost of living in Grenoble (France) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,834
(€2,580)
in Grenoble
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,700
in Abbotsford.
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