- Cost of Living
- France
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in France compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 65% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (元123) | 元54 | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (元63) | 元33 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (元47) | 元16 | + 186% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (元9) | 元16 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.13 (元32) | 元15 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.68 (元21) | 元8 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (元58) | 元64 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.56 (元20) | 元14 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.90 (元15) | 元7 | + 113% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.09 (元16) | 元5.28 | + 206% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (元72) | 元107 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.03 (元16) | 元8 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.15 (元9) | 元13 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in France is 80% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,238 (元17,278) | 元10,386 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,591 (元12,283) | 元5,355 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (元1,193) | 元443 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,039 (元8,024) | 元5,264 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €860 (元6,638) | 元3,950 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €99 (元763) | 元323 | + 136% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (元180) | 元98 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €371 (元2,863) | 元2,433 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (元837) | 元691 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (元59) | 元42 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (元112) | 元34 | + 231% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in France is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €92 (元709) | 元560 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (元286) | 元275 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (元805) | 元647 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €140 (元1,084) | 元711 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in France is 101% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,794 (元183,701) | 元146,419 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 (元11) | 元7 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €68 (元525) | 元158 | + 233% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.63 (元43) | 元26 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (元50) | 元37 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (元200) | 元418 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.46 (元34) | 元34 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.12 (元32) | 元41 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.88 (元30) | 元35 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (元14) | 元10 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.31 (元18) | 元11 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (元182) | 元64 | + 183% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (元339) | 元166 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (元158) | 元98 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €89 (元689) | 元846 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (元541) | 元405 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (元85) | 元66 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (元31) | 元34 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (元47) | 元35 | + 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €476 (元3,676) | 元3,272 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 (元3.12) | 元11 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (元445) | 元413 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (元58) | 元20 | + 190% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,494 prices entered by 1,324 different people.
Cost of living in France is 44% more expensive than in China
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