Cost of living in United States compared to France
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| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 13% more expensive than in France | ||||
| United States | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (€16) | €16 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (€9) | €9 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.08 (€4.74) | €5.29 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (€0.93) | €1.15 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.32 (€3.10) | €4.39 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.42 (€4.13) | €3.09 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€6) | €8 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.92 (€3.66) | €2.73 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.92 (€1.79) | €1.81 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.37 (€3.14) | €2.01 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€15) | €8 | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.26 (€2.11) | €2.35 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.48 (€2.31) | €1.20 | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in United States is 74% more expensive than in France | ||||
| United States | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,511 (€2,342) | €1,483 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,968 (€1,836) | €1,157 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $202 (€188) | €147 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,765 (€1,646) | €837 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,341 (€1,251) | €609 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $137 (€128) | €75 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (€53) | €25 | + 110% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $301 (€281) | €361 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $134 (€125) | €93 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (€11) | €8 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (€25) | €15 | + 69% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 13% cheaper than in France | ||||
| United States | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (€48) | €95 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (€43) | €37 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (€86) | €104 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (€111) | €129 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 9% more expensive than in France | ||||
| United States | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,479 (€23,765) | €25,485 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.07 (€1.00) | €1.85 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (€73) | €54 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 111% more expensive than in France | ||||
| United States | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€7) | €4.90 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (€18) | €5.30 | + 235% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $123 (€115) | €25 | + 361% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€7) | €4.18 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.14 (€3.86) | €3.41 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.48 (€5.11) | €2.90 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.17 (€3.89) | €1.52 | + 156% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.05 (€1.91) | €1.76 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (€24) | €23 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 7% more expensive than in France | ||||
| United States | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (€45) | €42 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (€25) | €21 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $195 (€182) | €73 | + 149% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (€78) | €60 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (€12) | €10 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.19 (€4.84) | €3.79 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (€5.87) | €5.55 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $490 (€457) | €473 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (€0.16) | €0.27 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (€49) | €36 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (€8) | €10 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
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Cost of living in United States is 31% more expensive than in France
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