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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 8% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$22) | C$17 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$11 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.88 (C$9) | C$7 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (C$1.61) | C$2.38 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.65 (C$7) | C$3.94 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.68 (C$3.93) | C$4.07 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.59 (C$3.79) | C$3.77 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.70 (C$2.48) | C$2.47 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.91 (C$2.79) | C$3.42 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$12) | C$18 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.13 (C$3.12) | C$2.32 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.16 (C$1.70) | C$2.07 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in France is 20% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,168 (C$3,174) | C$2,181 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,404 (C$2,056) | C$1,606 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €151 (C$221) | C$165 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,176 (C$1,722) | C$1,632 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €906 (C$1,327) | C$1,127 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €126 (C$184) | C$105 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (C$34) | C$54 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €387 (C$567) | C$429 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (C$177) | C$158 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$12) | C$11 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (C$24) | C$23 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in France is 18% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (C$130) | C$68 | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (C$52) | C$55 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (C$142) | C$113 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (C$171) | C$140 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in France is 6% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,674 (C$33,196) | C$24,861 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (C$2.15) | C$1.23 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €68 (C$99) | C$110 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 19% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.26 (C$6) | C$11 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$11) | C$23 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (C$36) | C$87 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.59 (C$5.25) | C$8 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.20 (C$6) | C$5.12 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.59 (C$5.26) | C$5.12 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.04 (C$2.99) | C$2.79 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.30 (C$3.36) | C$2.44 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (C$33) | C$24 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 10% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (C$54) | C$53 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (C$30) | C$27 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €71 (C$104) | C$165 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (C$81) | C$101 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (C$16) | C$11 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.01 (C$5.87) | C$4.82 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.73 (C$8) | C$7 | + 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €439 (C$642) | C$563 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (C$0.24) | C$0.45 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (C$63) | C$57 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (C$12) | C$14 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2019.
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Cost of living in France is 8% more expensive than in Canada
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