Cost of living in Nice, France vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nice (France) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (C$27) | C$19 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.65 (C$7) | C$5.84 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (C$1.37) | C$1.85 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.99 (C$5.70) | C$4.50 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.34 (C$3.34) | C$3.04 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 (C$3.12) | C$4.24 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 (C$1.99) | C$3.76 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.33 (C$1.90) | C$3.41 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$11) | C$18 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.41 (C$3.45) | C$2.48 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (C$1.74) | C$1.93 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Nice (France) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,517 (C$2,166) | C$2,136 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,138 (C$1,625) | C$1,241 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €166 (C$237) | C$133 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €782 (C$1,117) | C$1,120 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €624 (C$891) | C$806 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €97 (C$138) | C$66 | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (C$24) | C$50 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €438 (C$625) | C$322 | + 94% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (C$135) | C$96 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$12) | C$10 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (C$21) | C$25 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Nice (France) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (C$124) | C$61 | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (C$47) | C$38 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (C$126) | C$96 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €140 (C$200) | C$112 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Nice (France) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,678 (C$29,526) | C$22,935 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (C$2.19) | C$1.39 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (C$48) | C$67 | - 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (C$30) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Nice (France) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (C$9) | C$8 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$12) | C$22 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (C$36) | C$77 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.04 (C$5.76) | C$6 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.93 (C$5.61) | C$3.78 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 (C$6) | C$4.28 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (C$2.70) | C$3.11 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.11 (C$3.01) | C$2.46 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (C$30) | C$20 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Nice (France) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (C$64) | C$50 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (C$28) | C$27 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €62 (C$88) | C$117 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (C$71) | C$94 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (C$18) | C$9 | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.32 (C$3.31) | C$5.25 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6.00 (C$9) | C$6 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €592 (C$845) | C$647 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (C$0.33) | C$0.83 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (C$66) | C$36 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$10) | C$11 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 150 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Nice (France) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,756 (€4,731) in Nice to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,700 in Abbotsford.
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