Cost of living in France compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 6% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| France | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (C$25) | C$24 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (C$15) | C$13 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.94 (C$8) | C$8 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (C$1.88) | C$3.03 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.20 (C$6.00) | C$4.87 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.71 (C$3.87) | C$4.60 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (C$12) | C$9 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.95 (C$4.21) | C$4.66 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.88 (C$2.68) | C$3.35 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.92 (C$2.74) | C$3.57 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$12) | C$19 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.17 (C$3.10) | C$2.61 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (C$1.74) | C$2.96 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in France is 26% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| France | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,785 (C$2,547) | C$3,093 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,677 (C$2,393) | C$2,477 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 (C$188) | C$206 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,051 (C$1,499) | C$2,055 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €711 (C$1,015) | C$1,657 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (C$133) | C$136 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (C$35) | C$75 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €301 (C$429) | C$429 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (C$122) | C$181 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (C$9) | C$13 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (C$20) | C$27 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in France is 23% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| France | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (C$135) | C$80 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (C$51) | C$51 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (C$122) | C$121 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €144 (C$206) | C$145 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in France is 11% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| France | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,348 (C$36,165) | C$29,139 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.91 (C$2.72) | C$1.88 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (C$87) | C$120 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 39% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| France | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$10) | C$11 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (C$9) | C$35 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (C$38) | C$117 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.65 (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.35 (C$6) | C$5.96 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.60 (C$5.13) | C$5.86 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.02 (C$2.88) | C$3.56 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.30 (C$3.28) | C$2.90 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (C$30) | C$31 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 22% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| France | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (C$61) | C$67 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (C$33) | C$31 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 (C$121) | C$148 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (C$86) | C$113 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$14) | C$13 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.10 (C$5.84) | C$5.21 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.57 (C$8) | C$7 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €456 (C$651) | C$886 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (C$0.14) | C$0.39 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (C$47) | C$63 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (C$14) | C$18 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 17% cheaper than in Canada
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