Cost of living in France compared to Australia
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in France is 7% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
France | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (AU$32) | AU$23 | + 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (AU$18) | AU$15 | + 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (AU$12) | AU$7 | + 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.37 (AU$2.27) | AU$2.04 | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.68 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.40 (AU$5.64) | AU$6 | - 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (AU$12) | AU$10 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.76 (AU$4.59) | AU$5.14 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.86 (AU$3.10) | AU$3.62 | - 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.50 (AU$4.16) | AU$7 | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (AU$15) | AU$21 | - 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.31 (AU$3.84) | AU$3.70 | + 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (AU$2.16) | AU$3.35 | - 35% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in France is 33% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
France | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,708 (AU$2,836) | AU$4,709 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,334 (AU$2,215) | AU$3,109 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €191 (AU$318) | AU$214 | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,032 (AU$1,714) | AU$2,788 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €849 (AU$1,410) | AU$2,151 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €135 (AU$225) | AU$174 | + 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (AU$46) | AU$76 | - 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | €457 (AU$760) | AU$793 | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €141 (AU$235) | AU$288 | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (AU$18) | AU$18 | + 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (AU$27) | AU$48 | - 43% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in France is 11% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
France | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (AU$160) | AU$129 | + 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (AU$66) | AU$95 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (AU$166) | AU$179 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (AU$209) | AU$209 | - 0% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in France is 28% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
France | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,525 (AU$49,030) | AU$38,866 | + 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 (AU$3.13) | AU$1.99 | + 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (AU$101) | AU$185 | - 46% | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in France is 15% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
France | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.03 (AU$5.04) | AU$7 | - 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (AU$13) | AU$19 | - 29% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (AU$52) | AU$81 | - 35% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.65 (AU$6) | AU$9 | - 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.90 (AU$6) | AU$5.56 | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.83 (AU$6) | AU$9 | - 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.58 (AU$4.29) | AU$4.36 | - 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.81 (AU$4.66) | AU$5.30 | - 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (AU$35) | AU$36 | - 2% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in France is 26% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
France | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (AU$80) | AU$68 | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (AU$40) | AU$46 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 (AU$170) | AU$262 | - 35% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (AU$125) | AU$127 | - 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (AU$19) | AU$21 | - 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.04 (AU$8) | AU$5.10 | + 64% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (AU$12) | AU$11 | + 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €623 (AU$1,034) | AU$1,070 | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (AU$0.39) | AU$0.95 | - 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (AU$60) | AU$92 | - 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (AU$19) | AU$43 | - 57% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,033 prices entered by 590 different people.
Cost of living in France is 23% cheaper than in Australia
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