- Cost of Living
- France
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in France compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 147% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 147% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (руб 1,148) | руб 354 | + 224% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (руб 631) | руб 284 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (руб 456) | руб 134 | + 240% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (руб 88) | руб 64 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.28 (руб 326) | руб 82 | + 297% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 (руб 218) | руб 148 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (руб 532) | руб 310 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.62 (руб 200) | руб 94 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (руб 136) | руб 35 | + 286% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.09 (руб 159) | руб 62 | + 157% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (руб 610) | руб 524 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.12 (руб 162) | руб 94 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (руб 85) | руб 31 | + 172% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in France is 127% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,245 (руб 170,855) | руб 75,812 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,605 (руб 122,145) | руб 40,521 | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €173 (руб 13,198) | руб 6,224 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,023 (руб 77,812) | руб 37,854 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €787 (руб 59,844) | руб 25,057 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €107 (руб 8,138) | руб 3,914 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (руб 1,751) | руб 482 | + 263% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €365 (руб 27,749) | руб 26,516 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (руб 8,058) | руб 5,833 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (руб 507) | руб 399 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (руб 1,012) | руб 534 | + 90% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in France is 13% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (руб 6,790) | руб 5,287 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (руб 2,948) | руб 3,076 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €103 (руб 7,827) | руб 5,565 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €140 (руб 10,658) | руб 7,189 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 131% | |||
| Transportation in France is 131% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,102 (руб 1,757,776) | руб 1,126,760 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (руб 113) | руб 42 | + 168% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €68 (руб 5,177) | руб 1,710 | + 203% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 61% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.42 (руб 412) | руб 315 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (руб 511) | руб 504 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (руб 1,898) | руб 1,316 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.28 (руб 326) | руб 227 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.97 (руб 302) | руб 160 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.68 (руб 280) | руб 207 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 (руб 130) | руб 69 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (руб 157) | руб 100 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (руб 1,615) | руб 524 | + 208% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 75% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (руб 3,170) | руб 1,596 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (руб 1,580) | руб 670 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (руб 6,418) | руб 5,496 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (руб 4,843) | руб 3,405 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (руб 863) | руб 373 | + 132% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.91 (руб 298) | руб 178 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (руб 471) | руб 228 | + 106% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €458 (руб 34,878) | руб 31,480 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (руб 15) | руб 4.91 | + 208% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (руб 4,378) | руб 3,050 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (руб 610) | руб 137 | + 346% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,703 prices entered by 1,600 different people.
Cost of living in France is 109% more expensive than in Russia
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