Cost of living in France compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 5% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| France | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (C$30) | C$26 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (C$18) | C$15 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (C$10) | C$11 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (C$2.00) | C$3.11 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.83 (C$7) | C$5.81 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.00 (C$4.62) | C$6 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (C$13) | C$12 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.75 (C$4.24) | C$5.62 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.16 (C$3.33) | C$4.25 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.32 (C$3.58) | C$4.24 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (C$15) | C$22 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.57 (C$3.95) | C$3.34 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (C$2.08) | C$3.19 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in France is 23% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| France | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,610 (C$2,479) | C$3,288 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,646 (C$2,534) | C$2,736 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €224 (C$345) | C$247 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,049 (C$1,615) | C$2,227 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €788 (C$1,213) | C$1,834 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €133 (C$205) | C$139 | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (C$40) | C$73 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €361 (C$556) | C$360 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €142 (C$218) | C$211 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$14) | C$17 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (C$24) | C$34 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in France is 14% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| France | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (C$132) | C$90 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (C$63) | C$65 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (C$161) | C$133 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €99 (C$152) | C$175 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| 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 | €32,560 (C$50,136) | C$33,794 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.80 (C$2.78) | C$1.70 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €63 (C$97) | C$113 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 30% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| France | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (C$4.62) | C$13 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (C$25) | C$29 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (C$41) | C$177 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.69 (C$7) | C$8 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.84 (C$7) | C$7 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.86 (C$4.40) | C$4.20 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €4.24 (C$7) | C$3.88 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (C$40) | C$33 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in France is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| France | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (C$67) | C$74 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (C$36) | C$34 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €119 (C$184) | C$186 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (C$109) | C$131 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (C$19) | C$15 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.55 (C$7) | C$5.91 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (C$12) | C$8 | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €657 (C$1,011) | C$658 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (C$0.41) | C$0.45 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (C$50) | C$59 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (C$19) | C$20 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2025.
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Cost of living in France is 8% cheaper than in Canada
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