Cost of living in France compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (¥2,115) | ¥981 | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (¥1,166) | ¥700 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.67 (¥747) | ¥414 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (¥147) | ¥205 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.84 (¥505) | ¥251 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.65 (¥349) | ¥655 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (¥835) | ¥964 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.59 (¥341) | ¥741 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.66 (¥219) | ¥391 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.82 (¥240) | ¥300 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (¥940) | ¥1,420 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.08 (¥273) | ¥178 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (¥147) | ¥217 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in France is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,693 (¥222,970) | ¥299,320 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,124 (¥147,996) | ¥164,446 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €172 (¥22,710) | ¥21,056 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €817 (¥107,544) | ¥150,152 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €605 (¥79,613) | ¥78,123 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €83 (¥10,897) | ¥11,902 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (¥3,394) | ¥4,118 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €329 (¥43,308) | ¥70,060 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (¥15,756) | ¥12,705 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (¥981) | ¥794 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (¥1,772) | ¥2,406 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in France is 26% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (¥11,292) | ¥7,319 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (¥5,071) | ¥4,417 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (¥11,516) | ¥8,375 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (¥14,447) | ¥13,139 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in France is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,532 (¥3,362,191) | ¥2,627,120 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (¥184) | ¥135 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €58 (¥7,673) | ¥10,272 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.09 (¥670) | ¥1,148 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (¥1,108) | ¥1,229 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (¥3,339) | ¥5,176 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.87 (¥641) | ¥803 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.41 (¥580) | ¥611 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.66 (¥482) | ¥528 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.88 (¥248) | ¥152 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (¥263) | ¥258 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (¥3,190) | ¥3,156 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in France is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (¥5,889) | ¥3,672 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (¥2,643) | ¥3,638 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 (¥10,131) | ¥16,372 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (¥8,505) | ¥6,066 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (¥1,468) | ¥1,131 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.58 (¥472) | ¥435 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (¥849) | ¥548 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €477 (¥62,803) | ¥55,862 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.35 (¥46) | ¥53 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (¥5,202) | ¥9,625 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (¥1,330) | ¥530 | + 151% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in France is 5% cheaper than in Japan
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