- 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 | €15 (元122) | 元53 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (元66) | 元33 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.95 (元48) | 元15 | + 213% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.19 (元9) | 元16 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.22 (元34) | 元16 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.80 (元22) | 元8 | + 188% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (元54) | 元62 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (元21) | 元14 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.74 (元14) | 元7 | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.29 (元18) | 元5.68 | + 222% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (元63) | 元113 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.15 (元17) | 元8 | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 (元9) | 元13 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in France is 87% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,204 (元17,631) | 元9,961 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,510 (元12,081) | 元4,873 | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €156 (元1,249) | 元445 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €999 (元7,991) | 元5,401 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €767 (元6,133) | 元3,467 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €102 (元812) | 元317 | + 156% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (元185) | 元84 | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €363 (元2,907) | 元2,420 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (元827) | 元670 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (元54) | 元40 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (元106) | 元39 | + 174% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in France is 28% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 (元699) | 元528 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (元317) | 元270 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €103 (元820) | 元621 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €142 (元1,134) | 元680 | + 67% | |
| 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 | €23,392 (元187,131) | 元141,253 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (元12) | 元7 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €67 (元539) | 元146 | + 270% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.33 (元43) | 元26 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (元59) | 元40 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (元196) | 元263 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.24 (元34) | 元30 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.94 (元32) | 元38 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.91 (元31) | 元39 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 (元14) | 元9 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (元18) | 元13 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (元173) | 元60 | + 190% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 48% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (元344) | 元165 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (元165) | 元93 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €89 (元712) | 元826 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (元538) | 元403 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (元91) | 元61 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.95 (元32) | 元34 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (元49) | 元32 | + 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €461 (元3,688) | 元3,320 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (元1.30) | 元0.65 | + 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (元457) | 元355 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (元63) | 元21 | + 209% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 74% more expensive than in China
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