- Cost of Living
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- Nantes
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nantes, France compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nantes (France) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$22) | C$14 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$8 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.93 (C$9) | C$6 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (C$1.36) | C$2.38 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.83 (C$4.21) | C$4.26 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 (C$3.33) | C$2.62 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$9) | C$9 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.96 (C$2.91) | C$3.73 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (C$2.07) | C$2.90 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.77 (C$2.63) | C$2.89 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.46 (C$8) | C$16 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.96 (C$2.92) | C$2.31 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (C$1.44) | C$1.76 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Nantes (France) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,127 (C$1,676) | C$1,186 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €850 (C$1,264) | C$982 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €160 (C$238) | C$117 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €652 (C$969) | C$919 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €511 (C$759) | C$695 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €80 (C$119) | C$64 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (C$43) | C$39 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €438 (C$651) | C$392 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (C$138) | C$111 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$14) | C$10 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (C$21) | C$26 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Nantes (France) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 (C$130) | C$61 | + 114% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €24 (C$36) | C$41 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (C$123) | C$95 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (C$137) | C$87 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Nantes (France) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,762 (C$30,859) | C$22,684 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (C$1.89) | C$1.19 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (C$70) | C$47 | + 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (C$30) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Nantes (France) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (C$9) | C$8 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.19 (C$4.74) | C$20 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €23 (C$34) | C$85 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.04 (C$7) | C$7 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.57 (C$3.83) | C$3.90 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.81 (C$5.66) | C$3.90 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 (C$2.49) | C$3.21 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.98 (C$2.95) | C$2.46 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (C$29) | C$19 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Nantes (France) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (C$42) | C$44 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (C$25) | C$26 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €104 (C$155) | C$84 | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (C$75) | C$90 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.44 (C$3.62) | C$5.98 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.13 (C$8) | C$5.61 | + 36% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €182 (C$270) | C$141 | + 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (C$0.37) | C$2.00 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (C$56) | C$34 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 195 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Nantes (France) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,987
(€2,682)
in Nantes
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,900
in Abbotsford.
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