- 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 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.50 (£4.94) | £5.50 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (£5.89) | £3.36 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (£0.75) | £0.80 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.13 (£3.71) | £2.15 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.23 (£2.90) | £1.42 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.80 (£3.41) | £4.91 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.88 (£2.59) | £1.69 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (£1.60) | £0.84 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.60 (£0.54) | £1.64 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (£8) | £7 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.02 (£1.82) | £1.80 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €3.40 (£3.05) | £0.71 | + 329% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 31% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,450 (£1,302) | £1,307 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €2,085 (£1,872) | £1,091 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €158 (£142) | £186 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,554 (£1,396) | £686 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,127 (£1,012) | £568 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €84 (£75) | £154 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (£27) | £22 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €384 (£345) | £351 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €129 (£116) | £80 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (£8) | £8 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (£13) | £11 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 24% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €95 (£85) | £67 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (£33) | £32 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (£89) | £60 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €130 (£117) | £64 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 3% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,656 (£22,141) | £17,989 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.16 (£1.04) | £1.14 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €62 (£55) | £60 | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (£14) | £18 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 6% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.26 (£3.83) | £3.17 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.92 (£5.32) | £5.88 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (£22) | £73 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.10 (£3.68) | £2.55 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.33 (£4.79) | £1.49 | + 222% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.15 (£3.73) | £3.50 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.06 (£1.85) | £1.63 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.79 (£2.51) | £1.96 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (£23) | £14 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 29% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (£40) | £36 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (£19) | £18 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (£63) | £67 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (£66) | £56 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (£11) | £7 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.52 (£4.06) | £2.76 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (£4.04) | £3.65 | + 11% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €213 (£192) | £122 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (£0.13) | £0.04 | + 237% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €70 (£63) | £37 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 (£4.82) | £9 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,873 prices entered by 572 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least £4,911
(€5,469)
in Paris
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£4,200
in Aberdeen.
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