Cost of living in France compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 38% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| France | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (¥2,715) | ¥1,028 | + 164% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (¥1,580) | ¥723 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (¥926) | ¥519 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 (¥197) | ¥197 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.43 (¥669) | ¥316 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.52 (¥531) | ¥629 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (¥1,283) | ¥962 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.74 (¥413) | ¥902 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (¥269) | ¥574 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.81 (¥274) | ¥285 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (¥1,351) | ¥1,208 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.24 (¥339) | ¥184 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (¥189) | ¥206 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in France is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| France | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,715 (¥258,815) | ¥326,267 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,404 (¥211,990) | ¥171,772 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (¥22,247) | ¥28,488 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €989 (¥149,356) | ¥157,603 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €816 (¥123,097) | ¥82,713 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (¥16,296) | ¥24,082 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (¥3,733) | ¥4,699 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €333 (¥50,194) | ¥47,482 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (¥16,043) | ¥32,093 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (¥942) | ¥1,313 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (¥2,198) | ¥1,878 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in France is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| France | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (¥12,600) | ¥6,136 | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (¥5,057) | ¥5,199 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (¥12,225) | ¥8,989 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (¥15,743) | ¥13,588 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in France is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| France | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,817 (¥4,047,863) | ¥2,700,660 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.88 (¥283) | ¥165 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (¥8,997) | ¥10,143 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| France | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.85 (¥883) | ¥2,497 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.60 (¥845) | ¥1,967 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (¥4,153) | ¥5,380 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.23 (¥639) | ¥650 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.74 (¥715) | ¥938 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.33 (¥502) | ¥702 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.69 (¥406) | ¥218 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.65 (¥250) | ¥216 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (¥3,134) | ¥3,927 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 4% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| France | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (¥7,022) | ¥4,141 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (¥3,536) | ¥3,600 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €81 (¥12,189) | ¥4,000 | + 205% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (¥8,860) | ¥5,993 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (¥1,441) | ¥984 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.94 (¥595) | ¥472 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (¥992) | ¥575 | + 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €362 (¥54,570) | ¥101,122 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (¥42) | ¥52 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (¥4,811) | ¥9,280 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (¥1,451) | ¥592 | + 145% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in France is 5% more expensive than in Japan
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