Cost of living in France compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (¥1,941) | ¥975 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (¥1,048) | ¥718 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (¥736) | ¥451 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (¥140) | ¥214 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.25 (¥517) | ¥284 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.77 (¥336) | ¥501 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (¥910) | ¥1,246 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 (¥301) | ¥640 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.70 (¥206) | ¥381 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.36 (¥287) | ¥252 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (¥925) | ¥1,640 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.05 (¥249) | ¥221 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (¥148) | ¥253 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in France is 19% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,162 (¥262,752) | ¥182,340 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,325 (¥161,053) | ¥111,342 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €140 (¥16,981) | ¥15,746 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,193 (¥145,012) | ¥127,445 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €878 (¥106,704) | ¥86,552 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €101 (¥12,243) | ¥11,000 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (¥2,933) | ¥3,746 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €386 (¥46,875) | ¥39,892 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (¥12,580) | ¥8,365 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (¥1,001) | ¥740 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (¥1,726) | ¥2,216 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in France is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (¥11,113) | ¥6,528 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (¥4,188) | ¥4,644 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €105 (¥12,705) | ¥7,685 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (¥14,042) | ¥13,013 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in France is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,695 (¥3,122,681) | ¥2,936,380 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (¥181) | ¥138 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (¥8,502) | ¥9,348 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.20 (¥510) | ¥1,406 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (¥941) | ¥929 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (¥2,987) | ¥8,740 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.26 (¥517) | ¥554 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.00 (¥486) | ¥669 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.91 (¥476) | ¥516 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.72 (¥209) | ¥191 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.01 (¥244) | ¥238 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (¥2,809) | ¥2,573 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in France is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (¥4,608) | ¥3,363 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (¥2,459) | ¥3,583 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (¥7,121) | ¥16,766 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (¥6,526) | ¥6,023 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (¥1,309) | ¥809 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.01 (¥488) | ¥500 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (¥743) | ¥491 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €470 (¥57,107) | ¥47,822 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (¥22) | ¥26 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (¥4,458) | ¥8,220 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (¥1,120) | ¥491 | + 128% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 5% more expensive than in Japan
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