- Cost of Living
- France
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in France compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 11% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$23) | C$18 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (C$9) | C$7 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (C$1.73) | C$2.42 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.27 (C$6) | C$4.06 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 (C$4.30) | C$3.96 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.64 (C$3.96) | C$3.81 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (C$2.68) | C$2.37 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.10 (C$3.15) | C$3.51 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$12) | C$18 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.11 (C$3.16) | C$2.39 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (C$1.68) | C$2.26 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in France is 18% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,231 (C$3,350) | C$2,130 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,602 (C$2,406) | C$1,664 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €173 (C$260) | C$154 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,023 (C$1,537) | C$1,638 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €786 (C$1,180) | C$1,181 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €107 (C$161) | C$100 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (C$35) | C$53 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €365 (C$548) | C$472 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (C$159) | C$157 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$12 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$20) | C$24 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in France is 25% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (C$134) | C$72 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (C$58) | C$58 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €103 (C$155) | C$115 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 (C$206) | C$138 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in France is 10% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,102 (C$34,690) | C$22,936 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (C$2.23) | C$1.30 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €68 (C$102) | C$109 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 25% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.42 (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (C$10) | C$21 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (C$38) | C$96 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.34 (C$7) | C$8 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.97 (C$5.97) | C$4.89 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.68 (C$5.52) | C$5.53 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 (C$2.57) | C$2.86 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (C$3.11) | C$2.67 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (C$33) | C$25 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 4% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (C$63) | C$54 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (C$31) | C$27 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 (C$124) | C$145 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (C$95) | C$97 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (C$17) | C$11 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.87 (C$5.81) | C$5.02 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (C$9) | C$7 | + 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €458 (C$688) | C$600 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (C$0.29) | C$0.44 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (C$86) | C$63 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (C$12) | C$14 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 11% more expensive than in Canada
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