- 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 | €15 (C$23) | C$18 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$13) | C$10 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.94 (C$9) | C$7 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (C$1.67) | C$2.39 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.37 (C$7) | C$4.01 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.91 (C$4.42) | C$3.94 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (C$10) | C$10 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (C$3.95) | C$3.92 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.77 (C$2.69) | C$2.42 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.04 (C$3.10) | C$3.56 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$13) | C$18 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.03 (C$3.09) | C$2.40 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (C$1.67) | C$2.21 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in France is 23% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,169 (C$3,301) | C$2,110 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,677 (C$2,552) | C$1,637 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €174 (C$265) | C$154 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,069 (C$1,626) | C$1,601 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €831 (C$1,265) | C$1,167 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €119 (C$181) | C$98 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (C$34) | C$54 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €367 (C$558) | C$462 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (C$167) | C$155 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$20) | C$23 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in France is 25% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (C$134) | C$73 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (C$60) | C$59 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (C$151) | C$115 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (C$192) | C$135 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in France is 14% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,102 (C$36,675) | C$23,164 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (C$2.28) | C$1.31 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €69 (C$105) | C$109 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 20% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.97 (C$8) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.82 (C$9) | C$20 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (C$38) | C$95 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.03 (C$6) | C$8 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.07 (C$6) | C$4.79 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.59 (C$5.46) | C$5.47 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.80 (C$2.74) | C$2.89 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.14 (C$3.26) | C$2.67 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (C$34) | C$25 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 2% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (C$61) | C$54 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (C$32) | C$28 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (C$112) | C$157 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (C$93) | C$97 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (C$18) | C$11 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.02 (C$6) | C$5.03 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (C$10) | C$7 | + 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €452 (C$688) | C$599 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (C$0.27) | C$0.44 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (C$84) | C$58 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (C$12) | C$14 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 13% more expensive than in Canada
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