Cost of living in France compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| France | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (¥2,179) | ¥1,145 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (¥1,347) | ¥719 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.29 (¥712) | ¥437 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (¥155) | ¥211 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.39 (¥591) | ¥282 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.09 (¥415) | ¥815 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (¥1,125) | ¥951 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.73 (¥367) | ¥984 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.81 (¥244) | ¥421 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.01 (¥271) | ¥268 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (¥1,046) | ¥1,770 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.35 (¥316) | ¥217 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (¥161) | ¥225 | - 28% | |
| 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 | €1,483 (¥199,553) | ¥194,768 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,157 (¥155,698) | ¥126,641 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €147 (¥19,807) | ¥21,178 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €835 (¥112,422) | ¥142,258 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €609 (¥81,976) | ¥80,836 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €75 (¥10,044) | ¥13,643 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (¥3,377) | ¥3,988 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €361 (¥48,635) | ¥59,521 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 (¥12,515) | ¥17,809 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (¥1,047) | ¥665 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (¥2,003) | ¥2,700 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in France is 35% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| France | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (¥12,814) | ¥7,941 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (¥4,920) | ¥4,162 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (¥14,047) | ¥7,471 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €129 (¥17,305) | ¥15,388 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in France is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| France | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,485 (¥3,429,644) | ¥2,576,380 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (¥246) | ¥161 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (¥7,229) | ¥16,725 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| France | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.90 (¥659) | ¥1,370 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.30 (¥714) | ¥1,955 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (¥3,345) | ¥3,523 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.18 (¥562) | ¥2,205 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.41 (¥459) | ¥648 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.90 (¥390) | ¥409 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.52 (¥205) | ¥143 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.76 (¥237) | ¥184 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (¥3,113) | ¥3,583 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| France | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (¥5,585) | ¥4,280 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (¥2,770) | ¥3,593 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €73 (¥9,839) | ¥20,657 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (¥8,023) | ¥6,242 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (¥1,342) | ¥1,034 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.79 (¥510) | ¥533 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.55 (¥747) | ¥526 | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €473 (¥63,673) | ¥58,872 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (¥37) | ¥41 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (¥4,812) | ¥11,178 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (¥1,360) | ¥554 | + 145% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2022.
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Cost of living in France is 14% cheaper than in Japan
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