- Cost of Living
- France
- United Kingdom
- Paris
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paris, France compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paris (France) is 20% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (£7) | £15 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.50 (£4.79) | £5.50 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (£5.53) | £3.42 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (£0.72) | £0.81 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.34 (£3.78) | £2.15 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.83 (£2.46) | £1.37 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.80 (£3.31) | £4.65 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.66 (£2.31) | £1.77 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.99 (£1.73) | £0.79 | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.60 (£0.52) | £1.64 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (£9) | £7 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.91 (£1.66) | £1.76 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €3.40 (£2.96) | £0.76 | + 287% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 25% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,450 (£1,262) | £1,307 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €2,029 (£1,766) | £1,091 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €175 (£152) | £181 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,477 (£1,285) | £686 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,105 (£962) | £568 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €113 (£98) | £117 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (£26) | £22 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €404 (£351) | £356 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (£98) | £79 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (£7) | £8 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (£11) | £12 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 18% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €91 (£79) | £67 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (£31) | £32 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €107 (£93) | £60 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €142 (£124) | £64 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 6% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,227 (£21,088) | £17,989 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.16 (£1.01) | £1.14 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €62 (£54) | £60 | - 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (£15) | £18 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 7% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.41 (£3.84) | £3.17 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (£6) | £5.88 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (£24) | £61 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.23 (£3.68) | £2.60 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.57 (£3.98) | £1.39 | + 185% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.36 (£3.79) | £3.06 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.88 (£1.64) | £1.57 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.42 (£2.11) | £1.96 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (£22) | £15 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 22% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (£40) | £36 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (£18) | £18 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (£82) | £68 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (£64) | £56 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (£11) | £7 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.80 (£4.18) | £2.76 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (£3.92) | £4.24 | - 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €508 (£442) | £401 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (£0.13) | £0.04 | + 226% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €78 (£68) | £37 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 (£4.67) | £9 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,584 prices entered by 478 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paris (France) is 13% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £4,077
(€4,684)
in Paris
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£3,600
in Aberdeen.
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