Cost of living in France compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 108% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 108% more expensive than in China | ||||
| France | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (149元) | 36元 | + 309% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (88元) | 37元 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (53元) | 14元 | + 281% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.36 (10元) | 14元 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.89 (37元) | 15元 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.33 (25元) | 11元 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (59元) | 50元 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (19元) | 16元 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.03 (15元) | 6元 | + 139% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.24 (17元) | 6元 | + 173% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (72元) | 91元 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.52 (19元) | 9元 | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.39 (10元) | 12元 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in France is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| France | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,485 (11,197元) | 15,782元 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,360 (10,254元) | 7,133元 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €185 (1,392元) | 505元 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €860 (6,481元) | 6,729元 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €694 (5,231元) | 3,858元 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (858元) | 296元 | + 190% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (185元) | 103元 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €317 (2,388元) | 1,460元 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €160 (1,210元) | 553元 | + 119% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (62元) | 44元 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (118元) | 59元 | + 100% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in France is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| France | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (676元) | 418元 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (297元) | 296元 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €106 (798元) | 570元 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (880元) | 705元 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in France is 77% more expensive than in China | ||||
| France | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,824 (209,756元) | 148,726元 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.80 (14元) | 8元 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (481元) | 233元 | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| France | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.03 (23元) | 51元 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (51元) | 84元 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (203元) | 114元 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.82 (44元) | 67元 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.25 (32元) | 57元 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.31 (32元) | 25元 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.66 (20元) | 7元 | + 188% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.82 (21元) | 13元 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (184元) | 85元 | + 117% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 76% more expensive than in China | ||||
| France | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (336元) | 203元 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (179元) | 109元 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €104 (783元) | 703元 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (528元) | 285元 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (89元) | 81元 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.59 (35元) | 28元 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (55元) | 16元 | + 238% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €657 (4,951元) | 3,924元 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (2.06元) | 0.34元 | + 514% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (258元) | 428元 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (90元) | 25元 | + 256% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,810 prices entered by 297 different people.
Cost of living in France is 52% more expensive than in China
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