Cost of living in Paris, France vs Windsor, Canada
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| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paris (France) is 40% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (C$25) | C$16 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (C$14) | C$10 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (C$10) | C$5.78 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (C$1.93) | C$2.28 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.85 (C$7) | C$2.71 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.81 (C$4.21) | C$3.49 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.21 (C$4.80) | C$3.70 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.79 (C$2.67) | C$2.51 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.95 (C$2.92) | C$2.90 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$12) | C$17 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.23 (C$3.33) | C$2.12 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.45 (C$2.17) | C$1.70 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 125% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,896 (C$4,334) | C$1,188 | + 265% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,153 (C$3,222) | C$935 | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €276 (C$413) | C$193 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,783 (C$2,668) | C$1,045 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,378 (C$2,063) | C$662 | + 211% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 (C$162) | C$175 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (C$42) | C$47 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €388 (C$581) | C$368 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (C$140) | C$122 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$13) | C$9 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (C$21) | C$22 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 35% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (C$140) | C$51 | + 176% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (C$47) | C$52 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €106 (C$159) | C$99 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €124 (C$185) | C$120 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 39% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,548 (C$36,736) | C$26,424 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (C$2.14) | C$1.20 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €75 (C$112) | C$83 | + 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (C$22) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 16% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.92 (C$7) | C$11 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (C$11) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (C$39) | C$178 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.04 (C$6) | C$8 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.16 (C$8) | C$3.97 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.22 (C$6) | C$4.83 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.31 (C$3.46) | C$3.16 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.09 (C$3.12) | C$2.14 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (C$44) | C$19 | + 128% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 44% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €51 (C$77) | C$52 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (C$33) | C$23 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €121 (C$181) | C$146 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (C$109) | C$98 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (C$18) | C$8 | + 121% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.86 (C$7) | C$3.82 | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (C$11) | C$5.46 | + 104% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 (C$727) | C$496 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (C$0.36) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (C$87) | C$42 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (C$15) | C$12 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 806 prices entered by 167 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Paris (France) is 59% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,884 (€3,932) in Paris to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$3,700 in Windsor.
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