- Cost of Living
- France
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in France compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 67% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (117元) | 51元 | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (64元) | 34元 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.94 (46元) | 15元 | + 212% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (8元) | 15元 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.37 (34元) | 16元 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.91 (22元) | 8元 | + 174% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (49元) | 58元 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (20元) | 13元 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.77 (14元) | 7元 | + 107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.04 (16元) | 5.63元 | + 179% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (64元) | 114元 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.03 (16元) | 8元 | + 108% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (8元) | 12元 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in France is 92% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,169 (16,736元) | 9,408元 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,677 (12,939元) | 4,307元 | + 200% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €174 (1,342元) | 439元 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,069 (8,244元) | 5,706元 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €831 (6,411元) | 3,520元 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €119 (918元) | 311元 | + 195% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (174元) | 86元 | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €367 (2,830元) | 2,153元 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (849元) | 681元 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (53元) | 37元 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (103元) | 38元 | + 170% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in France is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (679元) | 553元 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (306元) | 260元 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (765元) | 624元 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (973元) | 694元 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in France is 108% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,102 (185,934元) | 143,509元 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (12元) | 7元 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €69 (532元) | 156元 | + 241% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.97 (38元) | 26元 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.82 (45元) | 30元 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (194元) | 493元 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.03 (31元) | 29元 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.07 (31元) | 36元 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.59 (28元) | 36元 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.80 (14元) | 9元 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.14 (17元) | 14元 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (174元) | 59元 | + 196% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 42% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (307元) | 148元 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (163元) | 86元 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (570元) | 752元 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (473元) | 367元 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (89元) | 59元 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.02 (31元) | 34元 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (49元) | 33元 | + 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €452 (3,486元) | 3,239元 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (1.34元) | 0.99元 | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (426元) | 309元 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (61元) | 20元 | + 205% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
7.715
CNY
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EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,544 prices entered by 1,235 different people.
Cost of living in France is 71% more expensive than in China
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