Cost of living in United States compared to France
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 12% more expensive than in France | ||||
| United States | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (€17) | €18 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (€9) | €11 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.78 (€5.39) | €6 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (€1.01) | €1.30 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.94 (€4.61) | €4.58 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.68 (€4.37) | €3.52 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€6) | €8 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.68 (€4.36) | €2.74 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.51 (€2.34) | €1.78 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.10 (€2.89) | €1.81 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€15) | €9 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.76 (€2.57) | €2.24 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.99 (€2.79) | €1.21 | + 130% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in United States is 68% more expensive than in France | ||||
| United States | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,839 (€2,647) | €1,652 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,147 (€2,002) | €1,522 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $222 (€207) | €147 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,889 (€1,761) | €989 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,444 (€1,347) | €816 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $146 (€137) | €108 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (€59) | €23 | + 160% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $295 (€275) | €333 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $134 (€125) | €106 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (€13) | €6 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (€29) | €15 | + 100% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 6% more expensive than in France | ||||
| United States | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (€50) | €75 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (€42) | €33 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (€87) | €82 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (€111) | €104 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 6% more expensive than in France | ||||
| United States | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,977 (€26,084) | €26,302 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.05 (€0.98) | €1.87 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (€74) | €59 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 90% more expensive than in France | ||||
| United States | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (€8) | €5.85 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (€20) | €5.60 | + 257% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $139 (€129) | €28 | + 370% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (€8) | €4.23 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.80 (€4.48) | €4.74 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (€5.83) | €3.33 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.78 (€4.46) | €2.69 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.24 (€2.08) | €2.33 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (€25) | €20 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 14% more expensive than in France | ||||
| United States | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (€51) | €43 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (€26) | €23 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $203 (€189) | €81 | + 135% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $89 (€83) | €59 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (€13) | €10 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.19 (€4.84) | €3.94 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (€5.84) | €7 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $556 (€519) | €362 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (€0.19) | €0.28 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (€51) | €32 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€9) | €10 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in United States is 29% more expensive than in France
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