- Cost of Living
- France
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in France compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 148% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 148% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (руб 1,155) | руб 360 | + 221% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (руб 638) | руб 278 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.94 (руб 454) | руб 133 | + 241% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (руб 84) | руб 65 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.37 (руб 334) | руб 81 | + 311% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.91 (руб 222) | руб 138 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (руб 486) | руб 310 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (руб 199) | руб 93 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.77 (руб 135) | руб 35 | + 287% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.04 (руб 156) | руб 60 | + 157% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (руб 634) | руб 532 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.03 (руб 156) | руб 96 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (руб 84) | руб 32 | + 162% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in France is 132% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,169 (руб 165,917) | руб 75,340 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,677 (руб 128,275) | руб 39,678 | + 223% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €174 (руб 13,309) | руб 6,137 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,069 (руб 81,731) | руб 38,444 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €831 (руб 63,558) | руб 24,360 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €119 (руб 9,104) | руб 3,704 | + 146% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (руб 1,726) | руб 479 | + 260% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €367 (руб 28,052) | руб 26,419 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (руб 8,415) | руб 5,951 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (руб 530) | руб 391 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (руб 1,024) | руб 509 | + 101% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in France is 12% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (руб 6,733) | руб 5,499 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (руб 3,033) | руб 3,037 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (руб 7,584) | руб 5,637 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (руб 9,647) | руб 7,478 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 130% | |||
| Transportation in France is 130% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,102 (руб 1,843,350) | руб 1,208,140 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (руб 115) | руб 43 | + 168% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €69 (руб 5,279) | руб 1,702 | + 210% | |
| 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) | €4.97 (руб 380) | руб 324 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.82 (руб 445) | руб 508 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (руб 1,919) | руб 1,237 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.03 (руб 308) | руб 230 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.07 (руб 311) | руб 166 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.59 (руб 275) | руб 211 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.80 (руб 138) | руб 71 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.14 (руб 164) | руб 104 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (руб 1,729) | руб 515 | + 235% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 67% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (руб 3,048) | руб 1,688 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (руб 1,613) | руб 682 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (руб 5,648) | руб 5,430 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (руб 4,692) | руб 3,292 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (руб 886) | руб 379 | + 134% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.02 (руб 307) | руб 177 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (руб 481) | руб 234 | + 105% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €450 (руб 34,398) | руб 31,513 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (руб 13) | руб 4.86 | + 174% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (руб 4,225) | руб 3,232 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (руб 607) | руб 140 | + 334% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,445 prices entered by 1,540 different people.
Cost of living in France is 109% more expensive than in Russia
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