Cost of living in France compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 68% more expensive than in China | ||||
| France | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (136元) | 46元 | + 194% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (79元) | 40元 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (46元) | 16元 | + 193% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 (10元) | 18元 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.43 (34元) | 19元 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.52 (27元) | 11元 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (64元) | 63元 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.74 (21元) | 15元 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (14元) | 6元 | + 113% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.81 (14元) | 7元 | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (68元) | 118元 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.24 (17元) | 8元 | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (9元) | 16元 | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in France is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| France | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,698 (12,857元) | 15,059元 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,404 (10,637元) | 9,006元 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (1,116元) | 421元 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €989 (7,494元) | 7,547元 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €816 (6,176元) | 4,347元 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (818元) | 262元 | + 212% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (187元) | 115元 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €333 (2,519元) | 1,086元 | + 132% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (805元) | 589元 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (47元) | 39元 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (110元) | 51元 | + 117% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in France is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| France | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (632元) | 529元 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (254元) | 248元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (613元) | 626元 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (790元) | 828元 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in France is 74% more expensive than in China | ||||
| France | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,817 (203,105元) | 161,247元 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.88 (14元) | 9元 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (451元) | 204元 | + 122% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in France is about the same as in China | ||||
| France | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.85 (44元) | 39元 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.60 (42元) | 27元 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (208元) | 391元 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.23 (32元) | 53元 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.74 (36元) | 33元 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.33 (25元) | 34元 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.69 (20元) | 13元 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.65 (13元) | 15元 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (157元) | 74元 | + 112% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 42% more expensive than in China | ||||
| France | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (352元) | 265元 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (177元) | 110元 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €81 (612元) | 1,294元 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (445元) | 348元 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (72元) | 79元 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.94 (30元) | 29元 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (50元) | 18元 | + 177% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €362 (2,738元) | 3,321元 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (2.12元) | 0.20元 | + 960% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (241元) | 410元 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (73元) | 24元 | + 201% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,863 prices entered by 376 different people.
Cost of living in France is 39% more expensive than in China
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