- Cost of Living
- France
- United Kingdom
- Paris
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paris, France compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paris (France) is 18% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (£7) | £15 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.50 (£4.83) | £5.50 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (£5.54) | £3.42 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (£0.73) | £0.83 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.39 (£3.86) | £2.15 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.83 (£2.49) | £1.37 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.80 (£3.34) | £4.69 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.67 (£2.34) | £1.77 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.90 (£1.67) | £0.79 | + 113% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.60 (£0.53) | £1.64 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (£8) | £7 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.81 (£1.59) | £1.76 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €3.40 (£2.99) | £0.79 | + 277% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 29% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,450 (£1,274) | £1,307 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €2,120 (£1,863) | £1,091 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €175 (£154) | £181 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,493 (£1,312) | £686 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,097 (£964) | £568 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €115 (£101) | £117 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (£26) | £22 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €404 (£355) | £356 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (£102) | £79 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (£12) | £12 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 21% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (£79) | £67 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (£32) | £32 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €107 (£94) | £60 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €144 (£127) | £64 | + 99% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 5% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,192 (£21,260) | £17,989 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.16 (£1.02) | £1.16 | - 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 | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 2% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.41 (£3.88) | £3.17 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (£6) | £4.75 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (£25) | £61 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.33 (£3.80) | £2.66 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.52 (£3.97) | £1.39 | + 185% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.11 (£3.62) | £3.14 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.88 (£1.65) | £1.63 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.40 (£2.11) | £1.71 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (£21) | £14 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 25% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (£40) | £37 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (£19) | £18 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €96 (£84) | £71 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (£65) | £56 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (£11) | £8 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.78 (£4.20) | £2.76 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (£3.95) | £4.16 | - 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €503 (£442) | £420 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (£0.13) | £0.04 | + 230% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €81 (£71) | £37 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 (£4.72) | £9 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,428 prices entered by 465 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paris (France) is 15% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £4,822
(€5,487)
in Paris
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£4,200
in Aberdeen.
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