Cost of living in France compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 62% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (118元) | 46元 | + 159% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (64元) | 34元 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.82 (44元) | 15元 | + 185% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (8元) | 15元 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.44 (34元) | 14元 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.80 (21元) | 8元 | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (58元) | 59元 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.68 (20元) | 15元 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.92 (15元) | 6.00元 | + 142% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.03 (15元) | 5.17元 | + 197% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (59元) | 112元 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (15元) | 8元 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.17 (9元) | 14元 | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in France is 89% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,190 (16,570元) | 9,398元 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,335 (10,102元) | 4,947元 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €149 (1,126元) | 431元 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,231 (9,312元) | 5,740元 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €947 (7,163元) | 3,030元 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €96 (725元) | 277元 | + 162% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (171元) | 96元 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €404 (3,057元) | 2,464元 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (744元) | 561元 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (61元) | 38元 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (113元) | 47元 | + 139% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in France is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (679元) | 481元 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (258元) | 250元 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (774元) | 647元 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (893元) | 620元 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 118% | |||
| Transportation in France is 118% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,020 (181,777元) | 134,340元 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (11元) | 7元 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €71 (539元) | 149元 | + 262% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.47 (34元) | 37元 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (67元) | 46元 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (187元) | 347元 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.49 (34元) | 62元 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (31元) | 47元 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.06 (31元) | 31元 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (14元) | 8元 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.06 (16元) | 12元 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (170元) | 71元 | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (283元) | 177元 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (156元) | 100元 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €73 (551元) | 1,029元 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (405元) | 395元 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (78元) | 68元 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.89 (29元) | 33元 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.91 (45元) | 31元 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €454 (3,437元) | 3,256元 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (0.85元) | 0.31元 | + 174% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (328元) | 335元 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (66元) | 22元 | + 199% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,879 prices entered by 854 different people.
Cost of living in France is 65% more expensive than in China
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