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Cost of living in Nantes, France compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nantes (France) is 19% 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 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.93 (C$9) | C$5.67 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (C$1.37) | C$2.31 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.83 (C$4.21) | C$4.13 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 (C$3.33) | C$2.54 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$9) | C$9 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.96 (C$2.92) | C$3.55 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (C$2.07) | C$3.02 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.77 (C$2.63) | C$2.26 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.42 (C$8) | C$15 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.96 (C$2.92) | C$2.18 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (C$1.44) | C$1.87 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Nantes (France) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,127 (C$1,678) | C$1,209 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €850 (C$1,265) | C$1,030 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €160 (C$238) | C$104 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €652 (C$970) | C$919 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €495 (C$737) | C$695 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €88 (C$130) | C$64 | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (C$43) | C$39 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €438 (C$652) | C$393 | + 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 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (C$21) | C$25 | - 14% | |
| 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$58 | + 124% | |
| 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$96 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (C$137) | C$87 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Nantes (France) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,762 (C$30,894) | C$23,851 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (C$1.90) | C$1.19 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 (C$69) | C$47 | + 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (C$30) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Nantes (France) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (C$9) | C$7 | + 25% | |
| 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$80 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.04 (C$7) | C$6 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.57 (C$3.83) | C$2.88 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.81 (C$5.66) | C$3.82 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 (C$2.49) | C$3.16 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.98 (C$2.95) | C$2.53 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (C$29) | C$19 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Nantes (France) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (C$42) | C$45 | - 6% | |
| 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$89 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.44 (C$3.62) | C$5.72 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.08 (C$8) | C$5.43 | + 39% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €450 (C$670) | C$850 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (C$0.37) | C$1.04 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (C$56) | C$34 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 191 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Nantes (France) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,087
(€2,746)
in Nantes
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,700
in Abbotsford.
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