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Cost of Living & Prices:
France vs. United States

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Grocery

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France vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.18 times less for grocery shopping in France than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.97 EUR (3.44 USD) in France and 6.4 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in France.

2.97 EUR
6.40 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.12 EUR (2.46 USD) in France and 2.18 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in France.

2.12 EUR
2.18 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.15 EUR (19.87 USD) in France and 17.21 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.3% lower in France.

17.15 EUR
17.21 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8 EUR (9.27 USD) in France and 15.54 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in France.

8.00 EUR
15.54 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 12.74 EUR (14.76 USD) in France and 13.88 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in France.

12.74 EUR
13.88 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 13 EUR (15.06 USD) in France and 16.4 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.7% lower in France.

13.00 EUR
16.40 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.39 EUR (2.77 USD) in France and 2.88 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17% lower in France.

2.39 EUR
2.88 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.64 EUR (5.38 USD) for 12 eggs in France and 6.21 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in France.

4.64 EUR
6.21 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.54 EUR (4.1 USD) in France and 3.29 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in the United States.

3.54 EUR
3.29 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 15.1 EUR (17.49 USD) in France and 21.57 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30% lower in France.

15.10 EUR
21.57 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.63 EUR (1.89 USD) in France and 2.54 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in France.

1.63 EUR
2.54 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.72 EUR (1.99 USD) in France and 4.32 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in France.

1.72 EUR
4.32 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 22.83 EUR (26.45 USD) in France and 14.81 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in the United States.

22.83 EUR
14.81 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.36 EUR (1.58 USD) in France and 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0.7% lower in France.

1.36 EUR
1.37 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.59 EUR (3 USD) in France and 3.46 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in France.

2.59 EUR
3.46 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3 EUR (3.48 USD) in France and 4.94 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in France.

3.00 EUR
4.94 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.24 EUR (2.6 USD) in France and 3.23 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in France.

2.24 EUR
3.23 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.64 EUR (3.06 USD) in France and 7.14 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63% lower in France.

2.64 EUR
7.14 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 14.23 EUR (16.49 USD) in France and 7.75 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in the United States.

14.23 EUR
7.75 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.42 EUR (3.96 USD) in France and 5.5 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in France.

3.42 EUR
5.50 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.71 EUR (0.82 USD) in France and 2.15 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67% lower in France.

0.71 EUR
2.15 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

France vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.55 times less for meals in restaurants in France than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.09 EUR (4.74 USD) in France and 5.06 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.2% lower in France.

4.09 EUR
5.06 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.5 EUR (4.05 USD) in France and 2.85 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in the United States.

3.50 EUR
2.85 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7 EUR (8.11 USD) in France and 6.91 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in the United States.

7.00 EUR
6.91 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7 EUR (8.11 USD) in France and 10.36 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in France.

7.00 EUR
10.36 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 12 EUR (13.9 USD) in France and 10.36 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in the United States.

12.00 EUR
10.36 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 65 EUR (75.3 USD) in France and 120.85 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in France.

65.00 EUR
120.85 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 EUR (17.38 USD) in France and 22.44 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.2% lower in France.

15.00 EUR
22.44 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.88 EUR (3.34 USD) in France and 2.2 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in the United States.

2.88 EUR
2.20 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

France vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.06 times more for fuel in France than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.67 EUR (1.94 USD) in France and 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in the United States.

1.67 EUR
0.85 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.73 EUR (2.01 USD) in France and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in the United States.

1.73 EUR
0.80 EUR

LPG 1L

1.00 EUR
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Transportation

EURUSD

France vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.07 times less for transportation in France than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 88.4 EUR (102.41 USD) in France and 113.94 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in France.

88.40 EUR
113.94 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.5 EUR (2.9 USD) in France and 2.5 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0% lower in the United States.

2.50 EUR
2.50 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 48 EUR (55.61 USD) in France and 36.25 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in the United States.

48.00 EUR
36.25 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2 EUR (2.32 USD) in France and 1.87 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.5% lower in the United States.

2.00 EUR
1.87 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 8 EUR (9.27 USD) in France and 4.31 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in the United States.

8.00 EUR
4.31 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

France vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 14 EUR (16.22 USD) in France and 17.26 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in France.

14.00 EUR
17.26 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 34.63 EUR (40.12 USD) in France and 136.19 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in France.

34.63 EUR
136.19 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 16.6 EUR (19.23 USD) in France and 56.11 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in France.

16.60 EUR
56.11 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

France vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.23 times less for renting an apartment in France than in the United States.

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 1482 EUR (1717.02 USD) in France and 3503 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in France.

1 482 EUR
3 503 EUR

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 1044 EUR (1209.02 USD) in France and 2195 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in France.

1 044 EUR
2 195 EUR

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 3146 EUR (3644.79 USD) in France and 7097 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in France.

3 146 EUR
7 097 EUR

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 2095 EUR (2427.56 USD) in France and 4512 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in France.

2 095 EUR
4 512 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

France vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.23 times less for buying an apartment in France than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 12282 EUR (14228.35 USD) in France and 14981 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18% lower in France.

12 282 EUR
14 981 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 8404 EUR (9736.36 USD) in France and 10510 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20% lower in France.

8 404 EUR
10 510 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

France vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in France is 1.43 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3115 EUR (3609.21 USD) in France and 4441 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 29.9% lower in France.

3 115 EUR
4 441 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

68.3 EUR
89.5 EUR

Two stars

73.8 EUR
126 EUR

Three stars

96.5 EUR
168 EUR

Four stars

165 EUR
218 EUR

Five stars

402 EUR
519 EUR

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 • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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