Cost of living in France compared to Canada
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| France | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (C$31) | C$25 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (C$18) | C$15 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (C$1.90) | C$3.08 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.71 (C$7) | C$5.70 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.97 (C$4.70) | C$5.96 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$12) | C$12 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.69 (C$4.25) | C$5.48 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.09 (C$3.30) | C$4.18 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.21 (C$3.49) | C$4.05 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (C$16) | C$23 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.61 (C$4.13) | C$3.48 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (C$2.11) | C$3.12 | - 33% | |
| 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 | €1,577 (C$2,492) | C$3,242 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,419 (C$2,243) | C$2,682 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €199 (C$315) | C$259 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,032 (C$1,631) | C$2,239 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €707 (C$1,117) | C$1,855 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €120 (C$189) | C$143 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (C$37) | C$72 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €339 (C$535) | C$373 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 (C$183) | C$237 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$15) | C$18 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (C$23) | C$34 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in France is 17% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| France | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (C$134) | C$89 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (C$63) | C$65 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €108 (C$170) | C$131 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (C$152) | C$170 | - 11% | |
| 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 | €27,028 (C$42,727) | C$33,025 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 (C$2.82) | C$1.67 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (C$96) | C$111 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 22% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| France | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (C$16) | C$13 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (C$28) | C$29 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (C$41) | C$175 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (C$10) | C$11 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.56 (C$7) | C$8 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.56 (C$7) | C$7 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.28 (C$3.60) | C$4.20 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.78 (C$5.98) | C$3.88 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (C$38) | C$34 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 12% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| France | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (C$66) | C$74 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (C$35) | C$35 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €105 (C$166) | C$200 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (C$104) | C$133 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (C$18) | C$16 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.64 (C$7) | C$6.00 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (C$11) | C$8 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €502 (C$794) | C$658 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (C$0.27) | C$0.45 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €28 (C$44) | C$62 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (C$19) | C$20 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 10% cheaper than in Canada
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