Cost of living in France compared to Russia
Currency:
Food | + 178% | |||
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Food in France is 178% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (руб 1,438) | руб 406 | + 254% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (руб 774) | руб 283 | + 173% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (руб 534) | руб 143 | + 272% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (руб 98) | руб 65 | + 50% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.05 (руб 360) | руб 88 | + 307% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.77 (руб 246) | руб 130 | + 88% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (руб 564) | руб 333 | + 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 (руб 220) | руб 107 | + 105% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.67 (руб 149) | руб 34 | + 341% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.96 (руб 174) | руб 66 | + 163% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (руб 641) | руб 593 | + 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 (руб 186) | руб 110 | + 70% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 (руб 100) | руб 29 | + 246% | |
Housing | + 134% | |||
Housing in France is 134% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,800 (руб 159,974) | руб 67,687 | + 136% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,146 (руб 101,850) | руб 38,434 | + 165% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €168 (руб 14,902) | руб 5,700 | + 161% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €821 (руб 73,001) | руб 32,389 | + 125% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €583 (руб 51,774) | руб 23,273 | + 122% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 (руб 7,913) | руб 3,730 | + 112% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (руб 2,165) | руб 439 | + 393% | |
40” flat screen tv | €376 (руб 33,412) | руб 24,196 | + 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (руб 8,351) | руб 6,604 | + 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (руб 537) | руб 413 | + 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (руб 1,194) | руб 811 | + 47% | |
Clothes | + 41% | |||
Clothes in France is 41% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (руб 7,523) | руб 4,784 | + 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (руб 3,294) | руб 2,535 | + 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (руб 8,616) | руб 5,645 | + 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €114 (руб 10,107) | руб 6,989 | + 45% | |
Transportation | + 146% | |||
Transportation in France is 146% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,376 (руб 2,344,095) | руб 1,246,400 | + 88% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (руб 123) | руб 47 | + 163% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €58 (руб 5,192) | руб 1,588 | + 227% | |
Personal Care | + 92% | |||
Personal Care in France is 92% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (руб 992) | руб 451 | + 120% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (руб 759) | руб 549 | + 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (руб 2,253) | руб 1,290 | + 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.84 (руб 430) | руб 307 | + 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.15 (руб 369) | руб 183 | + 102% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.66 (руб 325) | руб 213 | + 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.87 (руб 166) | руб 81 | + 106% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.24 (руб 199) | руб 100 | + 99% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (руб 1,926) | руб 559 | + 244% | |
Entertainment | + 104% | |||
Entertainment in France is 104% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (руб 3,741) | руб 1,443 | + 159% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (руб 1,811) | руб 574 | + 216% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €86 (руб 7,625) | руб 5,605 | + 36% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (руб 5,853) | руб 3,345 | + 75% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (руб 985) | руб 385 | + 156% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.69 (руб 328) | руб 166 | + 97% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (руб 567) | руб 220 | + 157% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €481 (руб 42,742) | руб 35,616 | + 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 (руб 30) | руб 7 | + 350% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (руб 3,574) | руб 3,599 | - 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (руб 897) | руб 161 | + 459% | |
TOTAL | + 131% |
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,625 prices entered by 1,111 different people.
Cost of living in France is 131% more expensive than in Russia
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