- Cost of Living
- France
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in France compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 67% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (118元) | 53元 | + 122% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (65元) | 33元 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (47元) | 15元 | + 213% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (9元) | 16元 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.27 (33元) | 16元 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.87 (22元) | 8元 | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (54元) | 63元 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.61 (20元) | 13元 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.74 (14元) | 7元 | + 108% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.12 (17元) | 5.65元 | + 194% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (63元) | 114元 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.13 (17元) | 8元 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (9元) | 12元 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in France is 87% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,241 (17,517元) | 9,680元 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,569 (12,270元) | 4,478元 | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €169 (1,323元) | 425元 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,016 (7,943元) | 5,710元 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €783 (6,124元) | 3,485元 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €106 (825元) | 304元 | + 171% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (180元) | 88元 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €368 (2,876元) | 2,242元 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (825元) | 678元 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (53元) | 40元 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (103元) | 39元 | + 166% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in France is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (698元) | 554元 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (303元) | 280元 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €103 (804元) | 614元 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €140 (1,095元) | 672元 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in France is 107% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,102 (180,614元) | 145,666元 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (12元) | 7元 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €68 (532元) | 154元 | + 246% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.42 (42元) | 26元 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (52元) | 32元 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (195元) | 425元 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.28 (33元) | 30元 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.97 (31元) | 37元 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.68 (29元) | 38元 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 (13元) | 10元 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (16元) | 14元 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (166元) | 59元 | + 180% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 49% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (326元) | 159元 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (162元) | 86元 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (659元) | 723元 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (498元) | 375元 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (89元) | 60元 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.91 (31元) | 34元 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (48元) | 34元 | + 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €458 (3,584元) | 3,309元 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (1.55元) | 0.98元 | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (450元) | 300元 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (63元) | 20元 | + 211% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,368 prices entered by 1,242 different people.
Cost of living in France is 70% more expensive than in China
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