Cost of living in France compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 86% more expensive than in China | ||||
| France | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (148元) | 42元 | + 253% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (84元) | 40元 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (50元) | 15元 | + 240% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (9元) | 16元 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.59 (35元) | 18元 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.25 (25元) | 10元 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (56元) | 61元 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.61 (20元) | 15元 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.88 (14元) | 7元 | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.03 (16元) | 6元 | + 143% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (74元) | 99元 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.34 (18元) | 9元 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (9元) | 15元 | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in France is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| France | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,601 (12,287元) | 13,351元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,353 (10,382元) | 7,561元 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €201 (1,542元) | 489元 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,110 (8,520元) | 6,786元 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €900 (6,909元) | 4,378元 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €100 (770元) | 358元 | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (188元) | 103元 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €415 (3,187元) | 1,370元 | + 133% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €123 (941元) | 717元 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (61元) | 35元 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (117元) | 46元 | + 153% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in France is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| France | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (717元) | 471元 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (331元) | 246元 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (709元) | 609元 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (797元) | 789元 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in France is 63% more expensive than in China | ||||
| France | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,751 (213,012元) | 164,970元 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.89 (15元) | 8元 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (461元) | 248元 | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| France | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.58 (28元) | 37元 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (55元) | 25元 | + 116% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (218元) | 407元 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.65 (28元) | 46元 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.10 (31元) | 44元 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (25元) | 38元 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.02 (23元) | 11元 | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.09 (24元) | 15元 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (155元) | 77元 | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 88% more expensive than in China | ||||
| France | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (357元) | 214元 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (167元) | 103元 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €151 (1,156元) | 1,346元 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (473元) | 328元 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (83元) | 70元 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.08 (31元) | 29元 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (55元) | 17元 | + 227% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €532 (4,085元) | 3,025元 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.38 (2.93元) | 0.27元 | + 997% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (258元) | 367元 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (82元) | 24元 | + 235% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,261 prices entered by 399 different people.
Cost of living in France is 54% more expensive than in China
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