Cost of living in France compared to Australia
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Food | + 6% | |||
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Food in France is 6% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
France | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (AU$32) | AU$23 | + 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (AU$19) | AU$15 | + 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (AU$11) | AU$8 | + 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.36 (AU$2.25) | AU$1.97 | + 14% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.86 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.33 (AU$5.50) | AU$6 | - 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (AU$13) | AU$10 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (AU$4.13) | AU$4.92 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.03 (AU$3.36) | AU$3.79 | - 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.15 (AU$3.56) | AU$7 | - 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (AU$16) | AU$22 | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.52 (AU$4.17) | AU$3.94 | + 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.39 (AU$2.30) | AU$2.39 | - 4% | |
Housing | - 32% | |||
Housing in France is 32% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
France | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,678 (AU$2,777) | AU$4,112 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,562 (AU$2,585) | AU$2,867 | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €193 (AU$320) | AU$316 | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €948 (AU$1,569) | AU$2,760 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €683 (AU$1,131) | AU$1,977 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (AU$188) | AU$213 | - 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (AU$41) | AU$65 | - 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | €317 (AU$524) | AU$644 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €160 (AU$265) | AU$243 | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (AU$14) | AU$15 | - 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (AU$26) | AU$42 | - 39% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in France is 9% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
France | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (AU$148) | AU$125 | + 19% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (AU$64) | AU$94 | - 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €103 (AU$171) | AU$168 | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (AU$172) | AU$178 | - 3% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in France is 17% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
France | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,824 (AU$46,037) | AU$40,270 | + 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (AU$2.97) | AU$1.96 | + 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €58 (AU$96) | AU$143 | - 33% | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in France is 17% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
France | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.03 (AU$5.02) | AU$8 | - 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (AU$11) | AU$23 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (AU$45) | AU$85 | - 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.82 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.25 (AU$7) | AU$5.40 | + 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.31 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.66 (AU$4.40) | AU$4.47 | - 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.82 (AU$4.67) | AU$4.31 | + 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (AU$40) | AU$39 | + 2% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in France is 23% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
France | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (AU$74) | AU$74 | - 0% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (AU$39) | AU$46 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €104 (AU$172) | AU$257 | - 33% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (AU$116) | AU$129 | - 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (AU$19) | AU$22 | - 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.59 (AU$8) | AU$5.34 | + 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (AU$12) | AU$13 | - 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €657 (AU$1,087) | AU$943 | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (AU$0.45) | AU$0.77 | - 41% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (AU$53) | AU$87 | - 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (AU$20) | AU$46 | - 57% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |
These prices were last updated on February 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 18% cheaper than in Australia
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