Cost of living in France compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 176% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 176% more expensive than in India | ||||
| France | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (₨1,594) | ₨367 | + 335% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (₨928) | ₨331 | + 180% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (₨544) | ₨168 | + 224% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 (₨116) | ₨58 | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.43 (₨393) | ₨93 | + 322% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.52 (₨312) | ₨39 | + 705% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (₨753) | ₨241 | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.74 (₨243) | ₨154 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (₨158) | ₨31 | + 416% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.81 (₨161) | ₨169 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (₨793) | ₨776 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.24 (₨199) | ₨91 | + 118% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (₨111) | ₨37 | + 197% | |
| Housing | + 224% | |||
| Housing in France is 224% more expensive than in India | ||||
| France | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,698 (₨150,457) | ₨40,484 | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,404 (₨124,473) | ₨24,222 | + 414% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (₨13,063) | ₨5,258 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €989 (₨87,697) | ₨25,031 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €816 (₨72,279) | ₨15,316 | + 372% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (₨9,569) | ₨5,856 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (₨2,192) | ₨665 | + 229% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €333 (₨29,472) | ₨31,013 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (₨9,420) | ₨11,734 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (₨553) | ₨552 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (₨1,290) | ₨447 | + 189% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in France is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
| France | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (₨7,398) | ₨2,473 | + 199% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (₨2,969) | ₨2,814 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (₨7,178) | ₨4,387 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (₨9,244) | ₨3,148 | + 194% | |
| Transportation | + 153% | |||
| Transportation in France is 153% more expensive than in India | ||||
| France | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,302 (₨2,331,055) | ₨1,326,030 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.87 (₨165) | ₨105 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (₨5,283) | ₨1,093 | + 383% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 85% more expensive than in India | ||||
| France | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.85 (₨518) | ₨144 | + 260% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.60 (₨496) | ₨263 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (₨2,439) | ₨916 | + 166% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.23 (₨375) | ₨412 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.74 (₨420) | ₨231 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.33 (₨295) | ₨281 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.69 (₨238) | ₨175 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.65 (₨147) | ₨102 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (₨1,840) | ₨316 | + 482% | |
| Entertainment | + 145% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 145% more expensive than in India | ||||
| France | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (₨4,123) | ₨1,432 | + 188% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (₨2,076) | ₨597 | + 248% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €81 (₨7,157) | ₨1,467 | + 388% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (₨5,202) | ₨1,933 | + 169% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₨846) | ₨720 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.94 (₨350) | ₨226 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (₨582) | ₨182 | + 220% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €362 (₨32,042) | ₨50,214 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (₨25) | ₨1.43 | + 1634% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (₨2,825) | ₨1,609 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (₨852) | ₨265 | + 221% | |
| TOTAL | + 162% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in France is 162% more expensive than in India
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