Cost of Living & Prices:
Canada vs. France
Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.
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Grocery
Canada vs. France - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.02 times less for grocery shopping in Canada than in France.
Apples (1kg)
One kilogram of apples costs 3.14 EUR (3.39 USD) in Canada and 3.04 EUR (3.28 USD) in France. The price of this product is 3.2% lower in France.
Banana (1kg)
1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.07 EUR (1.16 USD) in Canada and 2.03 EUR (2.19 USD) in France. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in Canada.
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)
One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.86 EUR (12.81 USD) in Canada and 22.24 EUR (24.02 USD) in France. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Canada.
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.56 EUR (11.4 USD) in Canada and 9 EUR (9.72 USD) in France. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in France.
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.31 EUR (11.14 USD) in Canada and 12.9 EUR (13.94 USD) in France. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in Canada.
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)
A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 11.15 EUR (12.05 USD) in Canada and 10.5 EUR (11.34 USD) in France. The price of this product is 5.8% lower in France.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2 EUR (2.16 USD) in Canada and 2.06 EUR (2.23 USD) in France. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in Canada.
Eggs (regular) (12)
You will pay 2.81 EUR (3.04 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 3.52 EUR (3.8 USD) in France. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in Canada.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.38 EUR (2.57 USD) in Canada and 3.06 EUR (3.31 USD) in France. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in Canada.
Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre
A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 26.05 EUR (28.14 USD) in Canada and 16.19 EUR (17.49 USD) in France. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in France.
Lettuce (1 head)
One head of lettuce costs 2.15 EUR (2.32 USD) in Canada and 1.47 EUR (1.59 USD) in France. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in France.
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.2 EUR (2.37 USD) in Canada and 1.96 EUR (2.12 USD) in France. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in France.
Local Cheese (1kg)
One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.07 EUR (10.88 USD) in Canada and 16.67 EUR (18.01 USD) in France. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Canada.
Milk (regular), (1 liter)
One liter of milk costs 2.33 EUR (2.52 USD) in Canada and 1.15 EUR (1.24 USD) in France. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in France.
Onion (1kg)
One kilogram of onions costs 2.31 EUR (2.49 USD) in Canada and 2.15 EUR (2.32 USD) in France. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in France.
Oranges (1kg)
One kilogram of oranges costs 2.89 EUR (3.12 USD) in Canada and 2.83 EUR (3.06 USD) in France. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in France.
Potato (1kg)
One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.31 EUR (2.49 USD) in Canada and 2.16 EUR (2.33 USD) in France. The price of this product is 6.5% lower in France.
Rice (white), (1kg)
One kilogram of white rice costs 2.64 EUR (2.86 USD) in Canada and 2.2 EUR (2.38 USD) in France. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in France.
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre
A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 19.13 EUR (20.66 USD) in Canada and 15.27 EUR (16.49 USD) in France. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in France.
Tomato (1kg)
One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.26 EUR (3.52 USD) in Canada and 3.66 EUR (3.95 USD) in France. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in Canada.
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.45 EUR (1.56 USD) in Canada and 0.83 EUR (0.9 USD) in France. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in France.
Restaurant
Canada vs. France - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.11 times more for meals in restaurants in Canada than in France.
Cappuccino (regular)
For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.16 EUR (3.42 USD) in Canada and 3.64 EUR (3.93 USD) in France. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in Canada.
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.73 EUR (1.87 USD) in Canada and 2.93 EUR (3.17 USD) in France. The price of this product is 41% lower in Canada.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.17 EUR (5.59 USD) in Canada and 6.5 EUR (7.02 USD) in France. The price of this product is 20.5% lower in Canada.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.82 EUR (6.29 USD) in Canada and 6 EUR (6.48 USD) in France. The price of this product is 3% lower in Canada.
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.4 EUR (9.08 USD) in Canada and 10 EUR (10.8 USD) in France. The price of this product is 16% lower in Canada.
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 77.58 EUR (83.8 USD) in Canada and 60 EUR (64.81 USD) in France. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in France.
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 14.87 EUR (16.06 USD) in Canada and 15 EUR (16.2 USD) in France. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in Canada.
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.38 EUR (1.49 USD) in Canada and 2.42 EUR (2.61 USD) in France. The price of this product is 43% lower in Canada.
Fuel
Canada vs. France - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.39 times less for fuel in Canada than in France.
Diesel 1L
A liter of diesel costs 1.1 EUR (1.19 USD) in Canada and 1.62 EUR (1.75 USD) in France. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in Canada.
Gasoline 1L
A liter of gasoline costs 1.17 EUR (1.26 USD) in Canada and 1.71 EUR (1.85 USD) in France. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in Canada.
LPG 1L
A liter of autogas costs 0.87 EUR (0.94 USD) in Canada and 1.02 EUR (1.1 USD) in France. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in Canada.
Transportation
Canada vs. France - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.08 times less for transportation in Canada than in France.
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 100.85 EUR (108.95 USD) in Canada and 84 EUR (90.74 USD) in France. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in France.
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.1 EUR (2.27 USD) in Canada and 2 EUR (2.16 USD) in France. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in France.
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 20.04 EUR (21.65 USD) in Canada and 45 EUR (48.61 USD) in France. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Canada.
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)
The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.13 EUR (1.22 USD) in Canada and 1.65 EUR (1.78 USD) in France. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in Canada.
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.89 EUR (3.12 USD) in Canada and 5 EUR (5.4 USD) in France. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Canada.
Sports & entertainment
Canada vs. France - costs related to entertainment and sports.
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat
The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 9.7 EUR (10.48 USD) in Canada and 13 EUR (14.04 USD) in France. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Canada.
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult
The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 40.6 EUR (43.86 USD) in Canada and 36.44 EUR (39.36 USD) in France. The price of this product is 10.2% lower in France.
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)
The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 15.37 EUR (16.6 USD) in Canada and 16.12 EUR (17.41 USD) in France. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in Canada.
Flats for rent
Canada vs. France - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.06 times more for renting an apartment in Canada than in France.
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1570 EUR (1696.46 USD) in Canada and 1280 EUR (1382.26 USD) in France. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in France.
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre
For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1319 EUR (1424.79 USD) in Canada and 956.19 EUR (1032.91 USD) in France. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in France.
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2511 EUR (2711.98 USD) in Canada and 2883 EUR (3113.91 USD) in France. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in Canada.
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre
For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2044 EUR (2207.82 USD) in Canada and 1908 EUR (2061.36 USD) in France. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in France.
Flats for sale
Canada vs. France - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.43 times less for buying an apartment in Canada than in France.
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre
For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 8248 EUR (8909.53 USD) in Canada and 12346 EUR (13336.75 USD) in France. The price of this product is 33.2% lower in Canada.
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre
For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 6469 EUR (6987.89 USD) in Canada and 8714 EUR (9413.02 USD) in France. The price of this product is 25.8% lower in Canada.
Salary
Canada vs. France - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 1.02 times higher than in France.
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
The average monthly salary after taxes is 2733 EUR (2952.76 USD) in Canada and 2673 EUR (2887.3 USD) in France. The average salary is 2.2% lower in France.
Hotels
Canada vs. France - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Canada: 20 cities, 1032 hotels • France: 20 cities, 1104 hotels