Cost of living in France compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 11% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| France | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (AU$34) | AU$24 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (AU$20) | AU$15 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (AU$11) | AU$7 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (AU$2.24) | AU$1.95 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.83 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.00 (AU$5.18) | AU$5.93 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (AU$14) | AU$10 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.75 (AU$4.75) | AU$4.94 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.16 (AU$3.73) | AU$3.79 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.32 (AU$4.01) | AU$7 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (AU$17) | AU$22 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.57 (AU$4.43) | AU$3.87 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (AU$2.34) | AU$2.22 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in France is 24% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| France | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,610 (AU$2,778) | AU$3,978 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,646 (AU$2,840) | AU$2,789 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €224 (AU$386) | AU$243 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,049 (AU$1,810) | AU$2,790 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €788 (AU$1,359) | AU$2,047 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €133 (AU$229) | AU$195 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (AU$45) | AU$65 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €361 (AU$623) | AU$640 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €142 (AU$244) | AU$260 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (AU$16) | AU$15 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (AU$27) | AU$40 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in France is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| France | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (AU$148) | AU$122 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (AU$71) | AU$91 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (AU$180) | AU$163 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €99 (AU$170) | AU$176 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in France is 11% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| France | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €32,560 (AU$56,182) | AU$40,654 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.80 (AU$3.11) | AU$1.96 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €63 (AU$108) | AU$152 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 9% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| France | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (AU$5.18) | AU$8 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (AU$28) | AU$23 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (AU$46) | AU$85 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (AU$13) | AU$6 | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.69 (AU$8) | AU$4.98 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.84 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.86 (AU$4.93) | AU$4.26 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.24 (AU$7) | AU$4.31 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (AU$44) | AU$39 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 20% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| France | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (AU$75) | AU$78 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (AU$40) | AU$46 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €119 (AU$206) | AU$257 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (AU$122) | AU$140 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (AU$21) | AU$22 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.55 (AU$8) | AU$5.44 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (AU$13) | AU$13 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €657 (AU$1,133) | AU$898 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (AU$0.46) | AU$0.76 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (AU$56) | AU$87 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (AU$21) | AU$46 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,446 prices entered by 451 different people.
Cost of living in France is 11% cheaper than in Australia
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