Cost of living in France compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 50% more expensive than in China | ||||
| France | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (113元) | 41元 | + 173% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (66元) | 37元 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.29 (37元) | 17元 | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (8元) | 14元 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.39 (31元) | 16元 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.09 (22元) | 9元 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (59元) | 48元 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.73 (19元) | 13元 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.81 (13元) | 6元 | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.01 (14元) | 7元 | + 112% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (55元) | 97元 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.35 (17元) | 9元 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (8元) | 13元 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in France is about the same as in China | ||||
| France | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,483 (10,492元) | 13,898元 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,157 (8,186元) | 8,379元 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (1,041元) | 462元 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €837 (5,925元) | 6,525元 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €609 (4,310元) | 4,376元 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €75 (528元) | 516元 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (178元) | 140元 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €361 (2,557元) | 1,829元 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (658元) | 546元 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (55元) | 50元 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (105元) | 66元 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in France is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| France | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (674元) | 511元 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (259元) | 288元 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (739元) | 654元 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €129 (910元) | 844元 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in France is 54% more expensive than in China | ||||
| France | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,485 (180,327元) | 148,501元 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (13元) | 8元 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (380元) | 206元 | + 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| France | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.90 (35元) | 28元 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.30 (38元) | 27元 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (176元) | 386元 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.18 (30元) | 30元 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.41 (24元) | 19元 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.90 (21元) | 44元 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.52 (11元) | 21元 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.76 (12元) | 16元 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (164元) | 82元 | + 99% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 28% more expensive than in China | ||||
| France | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (294元) | 260元 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (146元) | 122元 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €73 (517元) | 417元 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (422元) | 319元 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (71元) | 90元 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.79 (27元) | 31元 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.55 (39元) | 19元 | + 112% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €473 (3,348元) | 2,968元 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (1.92元) | 0.24元 | + 686% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (253元) | 410元 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (72元) | 38元 | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,262 prices entered by 330 different people.
Cost of living in France is 22% more expensive than in China
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