Cost of living in Grenoble (France) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 7% | |||
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| Food in Grenoble (France) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Grenoble | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (C$26) | C$23 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (C$14) | C$13 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (C$12) | C$6 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (C$2.00) | C$2.41 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.30 (C$5.30) | C$4.70 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.82 (C$4.52) | C$3.95 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (C$13) | C$11 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.28 (C$3.65) | C$4.85 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.36 (C$2.18) | C$3.95 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.23 (C$3.57) | C$3.50 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$10) | C$20 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.04 (C$3.28) | C$2.68 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (C$1.76) | C$2.16 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Grenoble (France) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Grenoble | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,194 (C$1,914) | C$2,300 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €945 (C$1,514) | C$1,599 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €104 (C$167) | C$120 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €810 (C$1,298) | C$1,347 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €606 (C$971) | C$985 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (C$128) | C$69 | + 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (C$44) | C$60 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €333 (C$534) | C$311 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 (C$136) | C$140 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (C$17) | C$10 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (C$23) | C$26 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Grenoble (France) is 60% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (C$144) | C$70 | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (C$56) | C$41 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (C$142) | C$105 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (C$164) | C$120 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Grenoble (France) is 53% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,824 (C$39,793) | C$24,609 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 (C$2.55) | C$1.69 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (C$95) | C$60 | + 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (C$24) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Grenoble (France) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Grenoble | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.51 (C$7) | C$8 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$22 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (C$45) | C$77 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (C$12) | C$6 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.14 (C$5.03) | C$4.17 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.45 (C$5.53) | C$4.59 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (C$2.23) | C$3.11 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 (C$3.47) | C$3.02 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (C$31) | C$22 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Grenoble (France) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Grenoble | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (C$53) | C$61 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (C$34) | C$27 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 (C$74) | C$118 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (C$106) | C$97 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$13) | C$12 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.69 (C$5.92) | C$4.71 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (C$11) | C$7 | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €462 (C$741) | C$647 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (C$0.35) | C$0.24 | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (C$70) | C$38 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (C$13) | C$13 | + 5% | |
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TOTAL | + 16% | ||
These prices were last updated on July 09, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 73 prices entered by 8 different people.
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