Cost of living in Andorra compared to France
Currency:
Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Andorra is 15% cheaper than in France | ||||
Andorra | France | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 | €19 | + 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 | €11 | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.00 | €7 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.55 | €1.30 | + 19% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.99 | €4.60 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.50 | €3.30 | + 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 | €8 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 | €2.96 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 | €1.90 | - 21% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.60 | €2.02 | - 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 | €10 | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.74 | €2.28 | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 | €1.25 | + 20% | |
Housing | + 19% | |||
Housing in Andorra is 19% more expensive than in France | ||||
Andorra | France | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,107 | €1,569 | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,306 | €1,241 | + 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €79 | €203 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,187 | €1,007 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €783 | €756 | + 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €54 | €102 | - 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €54 | €28 | + 92% | |
40” flat screen tv | €244 | €388 | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 | €89 | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 | €7 | + 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 | €14 | + 0% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Andorra is 8% more expensive than in France | ||||
Andorra | France | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | €97 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 | €34 | + 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 | €93 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 | €119 | - 3% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Andorra is 18% cheaper than in France | ||||
Andorra | France | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,924 | €27,613 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.38 | €1.89 | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €57 | - | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Andorra is about the same as in France | ||||
Andorra | France | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.88 | €4.32 | + 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.72 | €7 | - 23% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €67 | €30 | + 127% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.88 | €4.31 | + 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 | €4.16 | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 | €3.51 | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.78 | €2.64 | - 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.36 | €2.40 | - 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 | €21 | + 6% | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Andorra is 9% more expensive than in France | ||||
Andorra | France | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 | €47 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €11 | €23 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 | €65 | - 12% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €25 | €53 | - 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 | €11 | - 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.50 | €3.81 | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.76 | €7 | - 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €450 | €396 | + 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.77 | €0.38 | + 102% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €72 | €33 | + 119% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.39 | €10 | - 46% | |
TOTAL | + 1% |

These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Cost of living in Andorra is about the same as in France
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