Cost of living in France compared to Canada
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Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in France is about the same as in Canada | ||||
France | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (C$28) | C$24 | + 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (C$16) | C$14 | + 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.37 (C$2.01) | C$3.28 | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.68 (C$7) | C$5.88 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.40 (C$4.99) | C$5.56 | - 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.76 (C$4.06) | C$5.47 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.86 (C$2.74) | C$3.31 | - 17% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.50 (C$3.68) | C$4.03 | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$14) | C$21 | - 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (C$3.40) | C$3.23 | + 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (C$1.91) | C$2.58 | - 26% | |
Housing | - 16% | |||
Housing in France is 16% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
France | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,708 (C$2,511) | C$2,889 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,334 (C$1,961) | C$2,295 | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €191 (C$281) | C$240 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,032 (C$1,517) | C$2,062 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €849 (C$1,248) | C$1,501 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €135 (C$199) | C$128 | + 55% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (C$41) | C$65 | - 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | €457 (C$672) | C$401 | + 68% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €141 (C$208) | C$213 | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (C$16) | C$14 | + 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (C$24) | C$30 | - 19% | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in France is 20% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
France | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (C$142) | C$80 | + 76% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (C$58) | C$57 | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (C$147) | C$147 | + 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (C$185) | C$173 | + 7% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in France is about the same as in Canada | ||||
France | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,525 (C$43,404) | C$33,546 | + 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 (C$2.77) | C$1.60 | + 74% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (C$89) | C$106 | - 16% | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in France is 32% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
France | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.03 (C$4.46) | C$11 | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$12) | C$24 | - 51% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (C$46) | C$103 | - 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.65 (C$5.36) | C$10 | - 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (C$5.73) | C$6 | - 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.83 (C$5.63) | C$6 | - 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.58 (C$3.79) | C$4.45 | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.81 (C$4.12) | C$3.63 | + 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (C$31) | C$31 | + 1% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in France is 5% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
France | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (C$71) | C$68 | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (C$36) | C$31 | + 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (C$151) | C$217 | - 30% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (C$111) | C$129 | - 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (C$17) | C$15 | + 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.04 (C$7) | C$5.88 | + 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 28% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €623 (C$916) | C$808 | + 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (C$0.35) | C$0.44 | - 22% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (C$53) | C$67 | - 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (C$16) | C$18 | - 8% | |
TOTAL | - 7% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in France is 7% cheaper than in Canada
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