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Cost of living in France compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 21% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (£13) | £10 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.68 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.93 (£5.14) | £3.71 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (£0.94) | £0.86 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.41 (£3.82) | £2.59 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.84 (£2.46) | £1.89 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (£5.63) | £4.49 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.59 (£2.25) | £1.93 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.73 (£1.50) | £0.88 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.81 (£1.57) | £1.80 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.07 (£1.79) | £1.88 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.14 (£0.99) | £0.90 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in France is 12% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,991 (£1,726) | £1,942 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,529 (£1,326) | £1,237 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €155 (£135) | £145 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,046 (£907) | £1,200 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €807 (£699) | £870 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €108 (£94) | £120 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (£20) | £23 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €359 (£311) | £332 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (£95) | £79 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (£6) | £6 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (£13) | £11 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in France is 9% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (£78) | £67 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (£32) | £32 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (£81) | £72 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (£103) | £74 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in France is 30% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,224 (£19,268) | £18,940 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.47 (£1.27) | £1.27 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (£56) | £97 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 16% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.08 (£4.40) | £3.48 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (£5.66) | £8 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (£22) | £83 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.19 (£3.63) | £3.55 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.27 (£3.70) | £1.40 | + 164% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.61 (£3.13) | £3.18 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.87 (£1.62) | £1.74 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (£1.90) | £1.50 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (£20) | £12 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 6% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (£34) | £30 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (£18) | £21 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 (£57) | £96 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (£48) | £56 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (£10) | £9 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.96 (£3.44) | £3.02 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (£5.38) | £4.48 | + 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €436 (£378) | £387 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (£0.15) | £0.17 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (£41) | £43 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 (£7) | £11 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 10% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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