Cost of living in France compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 113% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 113% more expensive than in China | ||||
| France | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (163元) | 42元 | + 287% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (91元) | 39元 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (51元) | 14元 | + 255% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (9元) | 14元 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.69 (38元) | 16元 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.03 (24元) | 10元 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (62元) | 50元 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.83 (23元) | 16元 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.02 (16元) | 6元 | + 149% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.26 (18元) | 6元 | + 182% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (86元) | 89元 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.52 (20元) | 8元 | + 143% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (11元) | 13元 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in France is 54% more expensive than in China | ||||
| France | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,762 (14,107元) | 12,713元 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,460 (11,686元) | 5,917元 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €250 (1,999元) | 450元 | + 345% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,078 (8,633元) | 6,564元 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €770 (6,169元) | 3,518元 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €120 (958元) | 296元 | + 223% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (191元) | 100元 | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €255 (2,041元) | 1,460元 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (963元) | 553元 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (75元) | 43元 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (119元) | 55元 | + 115% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in France is 36% more expensive than in China | ||||
| France | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (735元) | 418元 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (320元) | 296元 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €108 (863元) | 553元 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (772元) | 705元 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in France is 90% more expensive than in China | ||||
| France | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,037 (248,516元) | 148,726元 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 (14元) | 8元 | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €62 (496元) | 228元 | + 117% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
| France | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (81元) | 42元 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €18 (143元) | 59元 | + 142% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (209元) | 114元 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (49元) | 67元 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.56 (37元) | 57元 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.56 (36元) | 25元 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.28 (18元) | 6元 | + 196% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.78 (30元) | 13元 | + 142% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (192元) | 85元 | + 127% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 56% more expensive than in China | ||||
| France | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (359元) | 178元 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (185元) | 105元 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €105 (839元) | 1,179元 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (508元) | 320元 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (93元) | 81元 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.92 (31元) | 28元 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (59元) | 19元 | + 209% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €502 (4,020元) | 3,924元 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (1.16元) | 0.34元 | + 246% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (237元) | 412元 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (99元) | 25元 | + 299% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 70% more expensive than in China
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