Cost of living in Grenoble, France vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Grenoble (France) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$23) | C$20 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.47 (C$8) | C$5.78 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 (C$1.97) | C$1.98 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.58 (C$5.51) | C$4.18 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.72 (C$4.19) | C$3.04 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (C$13) | C$10 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.97 (C$3.03) | C$4.24 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (C$1.98) | C$3.76 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.17 (C$3.34) | C$3.41 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.49 (C$8) | C$19 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.96 (C$3.02) | C$2.48 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (C$1.86) | C$1.93 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Grenoble (France) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,208 (C$1,858) | C$2,136 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €919 (C$1,413) | C$1,241 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €102 (C$157) | C$133 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €691 (C$1,063) | C$1,120 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €536 (C$824) | C$806 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €62 (C$95) | C$66 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (C$40) | C$54 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €341 (C$525) | C$311 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €67 (C$103) | C$97 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (C$16) | C$10 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (C$21) | C$25 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Grenoble (France) is 54% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (C$135) | C$60 | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (C$54) | C$39 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (C$131) | C$98 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (C$144) | C$117 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Grenoble (France) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,591 (C$37,826) | C$22,935 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (C$2.14) | C$1.39 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €56 (C$85) | C$67 | + 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (C$21) | - | - | |
| 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) | €4.30 (C$7) | C$8 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (C$15) | C$22 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (C$37) | C$77 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (C$11) | C$6 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.02 (C$4.65) | C$3.85 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.66 (C$5.63) | C$4.28 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.48 (C$2.28) | C$3.11 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.21 (C$3.40) | C$2.46 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (C$29) | C$20 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Grenoble (France) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (C$56) | C$52 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (C$33) | C$26 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (C$68) | C$117 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (C$87) | C$96 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.49 (C$5.37) | C$5.42 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (C$9) | C$7 | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €473 (C$728) | C$647 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (C$0.35) | C$0.83 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (C$70) | C$35 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 80 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Grenoble (France) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,207 (€4,685) in Grenoble to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,700 in Abbotsford.
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