Cost of living in Nantes, France vs Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
Food | + 7% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Nantes (France) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (C$21) | C$20 | + 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (C$10) | C$5.78 | + 79% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (C$1.80) | C$1.98 | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.03 (C$4.61) | C$4.18 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.32 (C$3.54) | C$3.04 | + 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.65 (C$4.03) | C$4.24 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (C$2.33) | C$3.76 | - 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.88 (C$2.86) | C$3.41 | - 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$10) | C$19 | - 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.23 (C$3.40) | C$2.48 | + 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (C$1.83) | C$1.93 | - 5% | |
Housing | - 4% | |||
Housing in Nantes (France) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,181 (C$1,800) | C$2,136 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €881 (C$1,342) | C$1,241 | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €165 (C$252) | C$133 | + 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €675 (C$1,028) | C$1,120 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €521 (C$794) | C$806 | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (C$134) | C$66 | + 103% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (C$38) | C$54 | - 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | €422 (C$643) | C$311 | + 107% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (C$154) | C$97 | + 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$13) | C$10 | + 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (C$22) | C$25 | - 15% | |
Clothes | + 46% | |||
Clothes in Nantes (France) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (C$145) | C$60 | + 140% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (C$44) | C$39 | + 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (C$144) | C$98 | + 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 (C$144) | C$117 | + 23% | |
Transportation | + 28% | |||
Transportation in Nantes (France) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,053 (C$32,082) | C$22,935 | + 40% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.26 (C$1.92) | C$1.39 | + 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (C$83) | C$67 | + 25% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (C$33) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 12% | |||
Personal Care in Nantes (France) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.55 (C$8) | C$8 | + 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (C$18) | C$22 | - 17% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (C$36) | C$77 | - 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.55 (C$7) | C$6 | + 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.81 (C$4.28) | C$3.85 | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.40 (C$5.18) | C$4.28 | + 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.56 (C$2.37) | C$3.11 | - 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (C$3.10) | C$2.46 | + 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (C$28) | C$20 | + 43% | |
Entertainment | - 17% | |||
Entertainment in Nantes (France) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (C$47) | C$52 | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (C$29) | C$26 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (C$76) | C$117 | - 35% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (C$78) | C$96 | - 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.51 (C$3.82) | C$5.42 | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.91 (C$9) | C$7 | + 36% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €454 (C$692) | C$647 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (C$0.33) | C$0.83 | - 60% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (C$56) | C$35 | + 58% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | + 3% | |
TOTAL | + 4% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.524
CAD
/
EUR
Do you live in Abbotsford? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in San Francisco, California is about the same as in San Francisco, California
- Cost of living in Valencia is 87% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 76% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Valencia is 100% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in São Paulo is 30% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in London is about the same as in New York City
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Madrid is 137% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in London is 19% more expensive than in Paris
- Cost of living in Salvador is 6% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Eugene, Oregon (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kelowna (Canada)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bilbao (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Venice (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Oporto (Portugal)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Spokane, Washington (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Victoria (Canada)
Cost of living in Nantes (France) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,041 (€3,964) in Nantes to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,800 in Abbotsford.
Prices recently added
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Cochabamba costs $b85 (19 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Banja Luka costs 5.00KM (36 minutes ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Moscow costs руб 500 (37 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 45 m2 furnished studio in normal area in Montreal costs C$600 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Stockton, California costs $18 (about 2 hours ago)
- Hourly rate for domestic cleaning help in San Salvador costs $7 (about 2 hours ago)