Cost of living in Paris (France) is 36% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 47% | |||
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| Food in Paris (France) is 47% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Paris | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (£18) | £13 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (£11) | £5.57 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (£6) | £3.29 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.69 (£1.51) | £0.94 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.15 (£4.59) | £2.28 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.03 (£2.70) | £1.91 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.93 (£5.28) | £3.58 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.89 (£3.47) | £1.83 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.07 (£1.85) | £1.13 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.50 (£2.23) | £2.17 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (£9) | £8 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.11 (£1.88) | £1.61 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (£1.17) | £1.31 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 63% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Paris | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,674 (£2,383) | £1,042 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,198 (£1,959) | £1,057 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €142 (£126) | £297 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,632 (£1,455) | £661 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,230 (£1,096) | £485 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (£101) | £125 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €18 (£16) | £21 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €352 (£314) | £386 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (£93) | £110 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (£7) | £7 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (£14) | £12 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 19% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (£79) | £63 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (£30) | £30 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (£87) | £72 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €146 (£130) | £68 | + 92% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 16% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,108 (£20,594) | £17,932 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.94 (£1.73) | £1.50 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €78 (£69) | £61 | + 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (£16) | £11 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 24% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (£5.42) | £3.03 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (£5.85) | £4.55 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (£25) | £62 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.02 (£3.59) | £2.75 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.44 (£4.85) | £1.32 | + 268% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.01 (£3.58) | £3.71 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.39 (£2.13) | £1.73 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.18 (£1.94) | £1.61 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (£21) | £13 | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 24% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Paris | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (£42) | £31 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (£21) | £18 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €110 (£98) | £62 | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (£63) | £60 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (£10) | £8 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.42 (£3.94) | £2.75 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (£5.86) | £3.83 | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €453 (£404) | £389 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (£0.18) | £0.10 | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (£45) | £37 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (£8) | £9 | - 10% | |
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TOTAL | + 36% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 439 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2023.
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