Cost of living in France compared to China
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Food | + 122% | |||
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Food in France is 122% more expensive than in China | ||||
France | China | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (149元) | 37元 | + 308% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (83元) | 39元 | + 114% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (55元) | 13元 | + 329% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.37 (11元) | 14元 | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.68 (37元) | 15元 | + 144% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.40 (27元) | 10元 | + 170% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (58元) | 55元 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.76 (22元) | 15元 | + 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.86 (15元) | 7元 | + 124% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.50 (20元) | 6元 | + 203% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (73元) | 87元 | - 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (18元) | 8元 | + 118% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (10元) | 11元 | - 4% | |
Housing | + 42% | |||
Housing in France is 42% more expensive than in China | ||||
France | China | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,708 (13,395元) | 13,566元 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,334 (10,463元) | 7,567元 | + 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €191 (1,500元) | 499元 | + 200% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,032 (8,095元) | 6,485元 | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €849 (6,659元) | 4,297元 | + 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €135 (1,061元) | 321元 | + 230% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (217元) | 94元 | + 131% | |
40” flat screen tv | €457 (3,587元) | 1,393元 | + 158% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €141 (1,108元) | 485元 | + 128% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (87元) | 40元 | + 117% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (129元) | 46元 | + 181% | |
Clothes | + 35% | |||
Clothes in France is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
France | China | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (756元) | 452元 | + 67% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (310元) | 258元 | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (785元) | 612元 | + 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (986元) | 779元 | + 27% | |
Transportation | + 68% | |||
Transportation in France is 68% more expensive than in China | ||||
France | China | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,525 (231,558元) | 166,194元 | + 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 (15元) | 8元 | + 76% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (475元) | 252元 | + 89% | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in France is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
France | China | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.03 (24元) | 43元 | - 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (63元) | 40元 | + 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (248元) | 212元 | + 17% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.65 (29元) | 46元 | - 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (31元) | 49元 | - 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.83 (30元) | 41元 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.58 (20元) | 12元 | + 74% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.81 (22元) | 15元 | + 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (166元) | 94元 | + 77% | |
Entertainment | + 76% | |||
Entertainment in France is 76% more expensive than in China | ||||
France | China | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (376元) | 251元 | + 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (191元) | 107元 | + 79% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (804元) | 895元 | - 10% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (590元) | 293元 | + 101% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (91元) | 77元 | + 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.04 (39元) | 29元 | + 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (56元) | 16元 | + 239% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €623 (4,885元) | 3,577元 | + 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (1.86元) | 0.40元 | + 361% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (283元) | 356元 | - 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (87元) | 25元 | + 251% | |
TOTAL | + 63% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,772 prices entered by 363 different people.
Cost of living in France is 63% more expensive than in China
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