Cost of living in France compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| France | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (C$29) | C$25 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (C$17) | C$15 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (C$10) | C$11 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.36 (C$2.00) | C$3.20 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.97 (C$7) | C$5.71 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.60 (C$5.30) | C$5.61 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (C$12) | C$13 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.69 (C$3.96) | C$5.25 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.17 (C$3.20) | C$4.06 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.19 (C$3.23) | C$3.89 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (C$13) | C$22 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.61 (C$3.84) | C$3.32 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.45 (C$2.14) | C$2.68 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in France is 22% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| France | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,628 (C$2,394) | C$2,862 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,357 (C$1,995) | C$2,408 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €185 (C$272) | C$243 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €895 (C$1,316) | C$2,059 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €729 (C$1,073) | C$1,630 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €124 (C$182) | C$121 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (C$39) | C$70 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €317 (C$466) | C$366 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €160 (C$236) | C$192 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (C$17) | C$15 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (C$25) | C$31 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in France is 23% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| France | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (C$142) | C$86 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €47 (C$69) | C$62 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (C$153) | C$139 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (C$172) | C$163 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in France is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| France | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,824 (C$40,920) | C$32,441 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (C$2.68) | C$1.64 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €69 (C$101) | C$113 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 36% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| France | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.03 (C$4.46) | C$11 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (C$10) | C$27 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (C$40) | C$116 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.51 (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.25 (C$6) | C$8 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.29 (C$6) | C$7 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.66 (C$3.91) | C$3.92 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.82 (C$4.15) | C$3.89 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (C$36) | C$32 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 7% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| France | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (C$66) | C$74 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (C$36) | C$33 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €104 (C$153) | C$169 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (C$111) | C$139 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (C$18) | C$15 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.59 (C$7) | C$5.62 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (C$11) | C$8 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €657 (C$966) | C$732 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (C$0.40) | C$0.51 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (C$46) | C$58 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (C$17) | C$18 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
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Cost of living in France is 9% cheaper than in Canada
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