- Cost of Living
- France
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in France compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 70% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (元124) | 元54 | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (元64) | 元33 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (元48) | 元16 | + 210% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (元9) | 元16 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.16 (元33) | 元16 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.72 (元22) | 元8 | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (元56) | 元62 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (元21) | 元14 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.80 (元14) | 元7 | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.27 (元18) | 元5.57 | + 222% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (元67) | 元113 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.00 (元16) | 元8 | + 101% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (元9) | 元12 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in France is 78% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,188 (元17,269) | 元10,166 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,458 (元11,511) | 元5,143 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 (元1,132) | 元456 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €991 (元7,827) | 元5,556 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €773 (元6,101) | 元3,664 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €95 (元753) | 元319 | + 136% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (元186) | 元85 | + 119% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €347 (元2,739) | 元2,397 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (元862) | 元645 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (元60) | 元40 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (元107) | 元37 | + 190% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in France is 29% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €91 (元721) | 元550 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (元309) | 元260 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (元822) | 元611 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €140 (元1,101) | 元636 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in France is 109% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,885 (元180,665) | 元143,352 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (元11) | 元7 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €66 (元525) | 元151 | + 248% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 0% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.89 (元46) | 元25 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (元57) | 元41 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (元197) | 元312 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.58 (元36) | 元31 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.99 (元31) | 元44 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.96 (元31) | 元37 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.80 (元14) | 元9 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.26 (元18) | 元12 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (元172) | 元60 | + 186% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 44% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (元339) | 元173 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (元164) | 元94 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €89 (元702) | 元818 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (元525) | 元407 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (元85) | 元63 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.98 (元31) | 元34 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (元48) | 元34 | + 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €470 (元3,713) | 元3,318 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (元1.80) | 元0.68 | + 163% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (元440) | 元425 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (元61) | 元20 | + 202% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,672 prices entered by 1,318 different people.
Cost of living in France is 68% more expensive than in China
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