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Cost of Living & Prices:
France vs. Russia

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

PLNEURUSDRUB

France vs. Russia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.63 times more for grocery shopping in France than in Russia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 12.71 PLN (3.47 USD) in France and 7.01 PLN (1.92 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in Russia.

12.71 PLN
7.01 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.07 PLN (2.48 USD) in France and 7.68 PLN (2.1 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in Russia.

9.07 PLN
7.68 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 73.37 PLN (20.06 USD) in France and 44.09 PLN (12.05 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in Russia.

73.37 PLN
44.09 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 34.23 PLN (9.36 USD) in France and 37.51 PLN (10.25 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 8.7% lower in France.

34.23 PLN
37.51 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 54.5 PLN (14.9 USD) in France and 21.97 PLN (6.01 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Russia.

54.50 PLN
21.97 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 55.62 PLN (15.2 USD) in France and 11.72 PLN (3.2 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Russia.

55.62 PLN
11.72 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 10.22 PLN (2.8 USD) in France and 4.18 PLN (1.14 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Russia.

10.22 PLN
4.18 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 19.85 PLN (5.43 USD) for 12 eggs in France and 6.83 PLN (1.87 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 65.6% lower in Russia.

19.85 PLN
6.83 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 15.14 PLN (4.14 USD) in France and 8.73 PLN (2.39 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Russia.

15.14 PLN
8.73 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 63.97 PLN (17.49 USD) in France and 73.52 PLN (20.1 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 13% lower in France.

63.97 PLN
73.52 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 6.97 PLN (1.91 USD) in France and 6.3 PLN (1.72 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in Russia.

6.97 PLN
6.30 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 7.36 PLN (2.01 USD) in France and 3.14 PLN (0.86 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Russia.

7.36 PLN
3.14 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 97.67 PLN (26.7 USD) in France and 49.63 PLN (13.57 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in Russia.

97.67 PLN
49.63 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.82 PLN (1.59 USD) in France and 4.82 PLN (1.32 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in Russia.

5.82 PLN
4.82 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 11.08 PLN (3.03 USD) in France and 3.03 PLN (0.83 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Russia.

11.08 PLN
3.03 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 12.83 PLN (3.51 USD) in France and 8.46 PLN (2.31 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 34.1% lower in Russia.

12.83 PLN
8.46 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 9.58 PLN (2.62 USD) in France and 3.71 PLN (1.02 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in Russia.

9.58 PLN
3.71 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 11.29 PLN (3.09 USD) in France and 6.29 PLN (1.72 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in Russia.

11.29 PLN
6.29 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 60.32 PLN (16.49 USD) in France and 33.94 PLN (9.28 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Russia.

60.32 PLN
33.94 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 14.63 PLN (4 USD) in France and 15.04 PLN (4.11 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in France.

14.63 PLN
15.04 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.04 PLN (0.83 USD) in France and 2.88 PLN (0.79 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 5.3% lower in Russia.

3.04 PLN
2.88 PLN

Restaurant

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France vs. Russia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.5 times more for meals in restaurants in France than in Russia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 17.5 PLN (4.78 USD) in France and 11.64 PLN (3.18 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Russia.

17.50 PLN
11.64 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 14.97 PLN (4.09 USD) in France and 5.1 PLN (1.39 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Russia.

14.97 PLN
5.10 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.95 PLN (8.19 USD) in France and 16.41 PLN (4.49 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Russia.

29.95 PLN
16.41 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 29.95 PLN (8.19 USD) in France and 16.41 PLN (4.49 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Russia.

29.95 PLN
16.41 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 51.34 PLN (14.04 USD) in France and 23.44 PLN (6.41 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in Russia.

51.34 PLN
23.44 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 278.08 PLN (76.02 USD) in France and 210.97 PLN (57.68 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 24.1% lower in Russia.

278.08 PLN
210.97 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 64.17 PLN (17.54 USD) in France and 46.88 PLN (12.82 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 26.9% lower in Russia.

64.17 PLN
46.88 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 12.32 PLN (3.37 USD) in France and 2.35 PLN (0.64 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Russia.

12.32 PLN
2.35 PLN

Fuel

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France vs. Russia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.48 times more for fuel in France than in Russia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 7.1 PLN (1.94 USD) in France and 3.31 PLN (0.91 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Russia.

7.10 PLN
3.31 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.34 PLN (2.01 USD) in France and 2.87 PLN (0.79 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Russia.

7.34 PLN
2.87 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.24 PLN (1.16 USD) in France and 1.34 PLN (0.37 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Russia.

4.24 PLN
1.34 PLN

Transportation

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France vs. Russia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.45 times more for transportation in France than in Russia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 378.19 PLN (103.39 USD) in France and 140.65 PLN (38.45 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Russia.

378.19 PLN
140.65 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.7 PLN (2.92 USD) in France and 3.28 PLN (0.9 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Russia.

10.70 PLN
3.28 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 205.35 PLN (56.14 USD) in France and 30 PLN (8.2 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Russia.

205.35 PLN
30.00 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 8.56 PLN (2.34 USD) in France and 1.41 PLN (0.38 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Russia.

8.56 PLN
1.41 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 34.23 PLN (9.36 USD) in France and 9.38 PLN (2.56 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in Russia.

34.23 PLN
9.38 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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France vs. Russia - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 59.89 PLN (16.37 USD) in France and 23.44 PLN (6.41 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Russia.

59.89 PLN
23.44 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 148.15 PLN (40.5 USD) in France and 175.32 PLN (47.93 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in France.

148.15 PLN
175.32 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 71.02 PLN (19.42 USD) in France and 130.68 PLN (35.73 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in France.

71.02 PLN
130.68 PLN

Flats for rent

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France vs. Russia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.41 times more for renting an apartment in France than in Russia.

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 6341 PLN (1733.49 USD) in France and 4905 PLN (1340.9 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 22.6% lower in Russia.

6 341 PLN
4 905 PLN

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 4465 PLN (1220.62 USD) in France and 2678 PLN (732.17 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 40% lower in Russia.

4 465 PLN
2 678 PLN

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 13460 PLN (3679.74 USD) in France and 10793 PLN (2950.75 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 19.8% lower in Russia.

13 460 PLN
10 793 PLN

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 8965 PLN (2450.84 USD) in France and 5152 PLN (1408.51 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in Russia.

8 965 PLN
5 152 PLN

Flats for sale

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France vs. Russia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.85 times more for buying an apartment in France than in Russia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 52544 PLN (14364.8 USD) in France and 33306 PLN (9105.49 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in Russia.

52 544 PLN
33 306 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 35955 PLN (9829.73 USD) in France and 14499 PLN (3963.82 USD) in Russia. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Russia.

35 955 PLN
14 499 PLN

Salary

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France vs. Russia - average salary. The average salary in France is 2.12 times higher than in Russia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 13328 PLN (3643.82 USD) in France and 6282 PLN (1717.48 USD) in Russia. The average salary is 52.9% lower in Russia.

13 328 PLN
6 282 PLN

Hotels

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France vs. Russia - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

289 PLN
-

Two stars

313 PLN
-

Three stars

409 PLN
-

Four stars

700 PLN
-

Five stars

1 703 PLN
-

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • France: 20 cities, 1104 hotels

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