- Cost of Living
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- Grenoble
- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in Grenoble, France compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Grenoble (France) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$22) | C$14 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$8 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.98 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (C$1.53) | C$2.31 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.40 (C$5.06) | C$4.13 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.39 (C$3.55) | C$2.54 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (C$3.15) | C$3.55 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.37 (C$2.04) | C$3.02 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.41 (C$2.10) | C$2.26 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.68 (C$8) | C$15 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.95 (C$2.90) | C$2.18 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.28 (C$1.90) | C$1.87 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Grenoble (France) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,174 (C$1,747) | C$1,209 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €926 (C$1,377) | C$1,030 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €85 (C$126) | C$104 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €680 (C$1,011) | C$919 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €494 (C$735) | C$695 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €51 (C$76) | C$64 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (C$35) | C$39 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €287 (C$427) | C$393 | + 9% | |
| 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 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (C$22) | C$25 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Grenoble (France) is 52% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (C$128) | C$58 | + 120% | |
| 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) | €82 (C$122) | C$96 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (C$130) | C$87 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Grenoble (France) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,591 (C$36,592) | C$23,851 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (C$2.03) | C$1.19 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (C$70) | C$47 | + 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Grenoble (France) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.15 (C$6) | C$7 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €23 (C$34) | C$80 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €8 (C$11) | C$6 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.15 (C$4.69) | C$2.88 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.96 (C$4.40) | C$3.82 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.47 (C$2.18) | C$3.16 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.60 (C$3.87) | C$2.53 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (C$29) | C$19 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Grenoble (France) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (C$56) | C$45 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (C$27) | C$26 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €61 (C$91) | C$84 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (C$86) | C$89 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (C$13) | C$9 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (C$4.85) | C$5.72 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.71 (C$8) | C$5.43 | + 57% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €475 (C$707) | C$850 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (C$0.34) | C$1.04 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (C$67) | C$34 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 189 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
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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$4,245
(€2,853)
in Grenoble
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,700
in Abbotsford.
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