- Cost of Living
- France
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in France compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 12% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (C$24) | C$17 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (C$9) | C$7 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (C$1.78) | C$2.46 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.11 (C$6) | C$4.11 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.70 (C$4.08) | C$4.12 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.55 (C$3.86) | C$3.70 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.82 (C$2.75) | C$2.38 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.13 (C$3.22) | C$3.54 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$13) | C$19 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.95 (C$2.95) | C$2.41 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.18 (C$1.78) | C$2.34 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in France is 17% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,193 (C$3,315) | C$2,122 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,567 (C$2,368) | C$1,645 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 (C$216) | C$163 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €971 (C$1,467) | C$1,666 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €841 (C$1,271) | C$1,217 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €100 (C$150) | C$107 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (C$36) | C$53 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €373 (C$564) | C$490 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (C$165) | C$159 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$12) | C$11 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (C$22) | C$24 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in France is 28% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (C$136) | C$70 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (C$59) | C$57 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (C$158) | C$116 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €139 (C$211) | C$141 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in France is 11% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,868 (C$36,082) | C$22,608 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (C$2.13) | C$1.24 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €67 (C$102) | C$111 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 21% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.86 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (C$10) | C$21 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (C$39) | C$93 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.85 (C$7) | C$8 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.05 (C$6) | C$4.93 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.00 (C$6) | C$5.56 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.86 (C$2.81) | C$2.96 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.24 (C$3.39) | C$2.89 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (C$35) | C$25 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 20% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (C$66) | C$54 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (C$32) | C$28 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €87 (C$131) | C$153 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (C$104) | C$96 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (C$16) | C$12 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.09 (C$6) | C$4.86 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (C$9) | C$7 | + 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €474 (C$716) | C$586 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 (C$0.61) | C$0.46 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (C$83) | C$61 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (C$11) | C$14 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 13% more expensive than in Canada
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