Cost of living in Nice, France vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nice (France) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (C$24) | C$20 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.19 (C$8) | C$5.78 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (C$1.53) | C$1.98 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.54 (C$7) | C$4.18 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.76 (C$4.16) | C$3.04 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.35 (C$3.54) | C$4.24 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.47 (C$2.22) | C$3.76 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.46 (C$2.20) | C$3.41 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$9) | C$19 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.49 (C$3.75) | C$2.48 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.14 (C$1.72) | C$1.93 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Nice (France) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,631 (C$2,458) | C$2,136 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,138 (C$1,715) | C$1,241 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (C$229) | C$133 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €798 (C$1,202) | C$1,120 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €632 (C$952) | C$806 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 (C$134) | C$66 | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (C$38) | C$54 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (C$602) | C$311 | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (C$160) | C$97 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (C$15) | C$10 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (C$23) | C$25 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Nice (France) is 53% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (C$135) | C$60 | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (C$50) | C$39 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (C$128) | C$98 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (C$181) | C$117 | + 54% | |
| 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 | €19,762 (C$29,780) | C$22,942 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.44 (C$2.17) | C$1.39 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (C$51) | C$67 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (C$32) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Nice (France) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.81 (C$9) | C$8 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (C$13) | C$22 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (C$37) | C$77 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.10 (C$6) | C$6 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.02 (C$6) | C$3.85 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.26 (C$6) | C$4.28 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.87 (C$2.82) | C$3.11 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (C$3.09) | C$2.46 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (C$29) | C$20 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Nice (France) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (C$66) | C$52 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (C$32) | C$26 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 (C$98) | C$117 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (C$82) | C$96 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (C$19) | C$9 | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.60 (C$3.92) | C$5.42 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.80 (C$9) | C$7 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €592 (C$892) | C$647 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.29 (C$0.44) | C$0.83 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (C$77) | C$35 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (C$13) | C$11 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 275 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nice (France) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,805 (€4,516) in Nice to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,300 in Abbotsford.
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