Cost of Living & Prices:
France vs. United States
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
France vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.24 times less for grocery shopping in France than in the United States.
Apples (1kg)
One kilogram of apples costs 3.04 EUR (3.31 USD) in France and 5.37 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in France.
Banana (1kg)
1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.03 EUR (2.21 USD) in France and 2.2 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in France.
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)
One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 22.24 EUR (24.2 USD) in France and 19.29 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.3% lower in the United States.
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9 EUR (9.79 USD) in France and 16.54 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in France.
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 12.9 EUR (14.03 USD) in France and 16.01 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.4% lower in France.
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)
A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 10.5 EUR (11.42 USD) in France and 14.71 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in France.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.06 EUR (2.24 USD) in France and 2.95 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in France.
Eggs (regular) (12)
You will pay 3.52 EUR (3.83 USD) for 12 eggs in France and 4.36 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in France.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.06 EUR (3.33 USD) in France and 3.61 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in France.
Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre
A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 16.08 EUR (17.49 USD) in France and 22.97 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30% lower in France.
Lettuce (1 head)
One head of lettuce costs 1.47 EUR (1.6 USD) in France and 2.61 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in France.
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.96 EUR (2.13 USD) in France and 3.92 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50% lower in France.
Local Cheese (1kg)
One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 16.67 EUR (18.14 USD) in France and 15.36 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in the United States.
Milk (regular), (1 liter)
One liter of milk costs 1.15 EUR (1.25 USD) in France and 1.15 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 0% lower in the United States.
Onion (1kg)
One kilogram of onions costs 2.15 EUR (2.34 USD) in France and 3.58 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in France.
Oranges (1kg)
One kilogram of oranges costs 2.83 EUR (3.08 USD) in France and 4.9 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in France.
Potato (1kg)
One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.16 EUR (2.35 USD) in France and 3.92 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in France.
Rice (white), (1kg)
One kilogram of white rice costs 2.2 EUR (2.39 USD) in France and 7.56 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in France.
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre
A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 15.16 EUR (16.49 USD) in France and 8.25 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in the United States.
Tomato (1kg)
One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.66 EUR (3.98 USD) in France and 5.74 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in France.
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.83 EUR (0.9 USD) in France and 2.3 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in France.
Restaurant
France vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.43 times less for meals in restaurants in France than in the United States.
Cappuccino (regular)
For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.64 EUR (3.96 USD) in France and 4.8 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in France.
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.93 EUR (3.19 USD) in France and 2.57 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in the United States.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.5 EUR (7.07 USD) in France and 7.35 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in France.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6 EUR (6.53 USD) in France and 9.19 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in France.
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10 EUR (10.88 USD) in France and 11.03 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in France.
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 60 EUR (65.28 USD) in France and 91.92 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in France.
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 EUR (16.32 USD) in France and 22.98 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in France.
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.42 EUR (2.63 USD) in France and 2.02 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in the United States.
Fuel
France vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.92 times more for fuel in France than in the United States.
Diesel 1L
A liter of diesel costs 1.77 EUR (1.92 USD) in France and 1 EUR (1.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in the United States.
Gasoline 1L
A liter of gasoline costs 1.78 EUR (1.94 USD) in France and 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in the United States.
LPG 1L
Transportation
France vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.12 times less for transportation in France than in the United States.
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 84 EUR (91.39 USD) in France and 118.57 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.2% lower in France.
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2 EUR (2.18 USD) in France and 2.53 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in France.
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 45 EUR (48.96 USD) in France and 27.57 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in the United States.
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)
The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.65 EUR (1.8 USD) in France and 1.71 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.5% lower in France.
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5 EUR (5.44 USD) in France and 4.14 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in the United States.
Sports & entertainment
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 13 EUR (14.14 USD) in France and 16.54 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.4% lower in France.
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult
The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 36.44 EUR (39.65 USD) in France and 90.32 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in France.
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)
The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 16.12 EUR (17.54 USD) in France and 34.93 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in France.
Flats for rent
France vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.27 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 1280 EUR (1392.14 USD) in France and 3493 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.4% 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 956.19 EUR (1040.3 USD) in France and 2188 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.3% 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 2883 EUR (3136.17 USD) in France and 6521 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in France.
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 1908 EUR (2076.09 USD) in France and 3775 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in France.
Flats for sale
France vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.03 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 12346 EUR (13432.08 USD) in France and 13124 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.9% lower in France.
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre
For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 8714 EUR (9480.3 USD) in France and 8525 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in the United States.
Salary
France vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in France is 2.06 times lower than in the United States.
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
The average monthly salary after taxes is 2673 EUR (2907.94 USD) in France and 5512 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 51.5% lower in France.
Hotels
France vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 May 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 May 2024) • France: 19 cities, 971 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3791 hotels