- Cost of Living
- United States
- France
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 14% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€11) | €16 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €8 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.60 (€3.74) | €6 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (€0.75) | €1.21 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (€2.63) | €4.13 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (€3.32) | €2.68 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.09) | €7 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (€2.77) | €2.56 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 (€1.39) | €1.90 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.80 (€2.28) | €2.09 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€12) | €9 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (€1.58) | €2.03 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (€1.75) | €1.15 | + 52% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in United States is 3% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,045 (€1,665) | €2,238 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,584 (€1,290) | €1,591 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $172 (€140) | €155 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,586 (€1,292) | €1,039 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,111 (€905) | €860 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (€95) | €99 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (€39) | €23 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $350 (€285) | €371 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (€98) | €108 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €8 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€18) | €14 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 24% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€38) | €92 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (€37) | €37 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (€69) | €104 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (€97) | €140 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 13% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,102 (€17,997) | €23,481 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (€0.57) | €1.41 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (€70) | €68 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 53% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €5.63 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (€15) | €7 | + 129% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (€89) | €26 | + 246% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.34) | €4.46 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (€2.88) | €4.12 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.93 (€4.02) | €3.88 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.34 (€2.72) | €1.83 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (€1.46) | €2.31 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€17) | €24 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 10% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€36) | €44 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€20) | €20 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (€137) | €89 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (€64) | €70 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€9) | €11 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (€3.89) | €4.00 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.71 (€4.65) | €6 | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (€350) | €480 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.57 (€0.46) | €0.40 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (€43) | €58 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €7 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 7% cheaper than in France
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