- Cost of Living
- France
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- Grenoble
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Grenoble, France compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Grenoble (France) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$23) | C$15 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$12) | C$9 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.07 (C$8) | C$5.69 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (C$1.68) | C$2.17 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.38 (C$5.30) | C$4.84 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 (C$3.80) | C$2.90 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (C$3.33) | C$4.00 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.37 (C$2.15) | C$3.31 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.41 (C$2.21) | C$3.07 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.68 (C$9) | C$16 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.95 (C$3.05) | C$2.51 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (C$2.04) | C$2.07 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Grenoble (France) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,174 (C$1,842) | C$1,576 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €895 (C$1,404) | C$1,122 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €88 (C$138) | C$109 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €680 (C$1,066) | C$1,019 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €499 (C$783) | C$774 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €51 (C$80) | C$66 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €22 (C$35) | C$40 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €287 (C$450) | C$377 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €67 (C$105) | C$98 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (C$18) | C$9 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (C$23) | C$23 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Grenoble (France) is 60% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (C$135) | C$59 | + 127% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (C$59) | C$40 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (C$129) | C$93 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (C$137) | C$92 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Grenoble (France) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,591 (C$38,579) | C$22,749 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (C$2.14) | C$1.27 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (C$81) | C$65 | + 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| 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$7) | C$8 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €23 (C$36) | C$96 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €8 (C$12) | C$6 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.15 (C$4.95) | C$3.72 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.96 (C$4.64) | C$2.83 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.47 (C$2.30) | C$3.09 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.60 (C$4.08) | C$2.46 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (C$30) | C$19 | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Grenoble (France) is 1% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (C$59) | C$46 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (C$29) | C$26 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €61 (C$96) | C$101 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (C$90) | C$87 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$14) | C$9 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (C$5.12) | C$5.53 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.71 (C$9) | C$5.67 | + 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €506 (C$794) | C$549 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (C$0.36) | C$1.04 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (C$71) | C$35 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 313 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Grenoble (France) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,393
(€3,437)
in Grenoble
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,700
in Abbotsford.
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