Cost of living in France compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 16% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (C$26) | C$19 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (C$14) | C$11 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.73 (C$9) | C$7 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (C$1.69) | C$2.48 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.76 (C$5.83) | C$3.85 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 (C$4.43) | C$4.43 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.52 (C$3.91) | C$3.85 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.66 (C$2.58) | C$2.58 | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.09 (C$3.24) | C$3.14 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$12) | C$17 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 (C$3.25) | C$2.26 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 (C$1.68) | C$2.18 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in France is 6% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,938 (C$3,004) | C$2,268 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,272 (C$1,972) | C$1,745 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €157 (C$243) | C$172 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,007 (C$1,562) | C$1,696 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €708 (C$1,097) | C$1,258 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €105 (C$163) | C$109 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (C$38) | C$54 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €383 (C$594) | C$369 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €65 (C$101) | C$159 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (C$10) | C$11 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$20) | C$23 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in France is 38% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (C$137) | C$72 | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (C$57) | C$49 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (C$157) | C$110 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (C$178) | C$140 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in France is 7% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,115 (C$42,036) | C$25,273 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.44 (C$2.23) | C$1.14 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (C$99) | C$119 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 15% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (C$10) | C$20 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (C$38) | C$75 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.89 (C$8) | C$8 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.51 (C$5.44) | C$4.94 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.88 (C$6) | C$5.34 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.60 (C$2.48) | C$3.17 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.11 (C$3.27) | C$2.55 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (C$34) | C$25 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 8% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (C$61) | C$54 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (C$33) | C$29 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (C$121) | C$153 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (C$92) | C$93 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$16) | C$12 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.91 (C$6) | C$4.84 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (C$10) | C$7 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €487 (C$755) | C$561 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (C$0.38) | C$0.42 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (C$59) | C$57 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (C$15) | C$14 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 8% more expensive than in Canada
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