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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States 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

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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 27.05 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 12.57 PLN (3.44 USD) in France. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in France.

27.05 PLN
12.57 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.2 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 8.97 PLN (2.46 USD) in France. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in France.

9.20 PLN
8.97 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 72.8 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 72.6 PLN (19.89 USD) in France. The price of this product is 0.3% lower in France.

72.80 PLN
72.60 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 65.72 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 33.87 PLN (9.28 USD) in France. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in France.

65.72 PLN
33.87 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.71 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 53.93 PLN (14.77 USD) in France. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in France.

58.71 PLN
53.93 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 69.37 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 55.03 PLN (15.07 USD) in France. The price of this product is 20.7% lower in France.

69.37 PLN
55.03 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.19 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 10.12 PLN (2.77 USD) in France. The price of this product is 17% lower in France.

12.19 PLN
10.12 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.25 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 19.64 PLN (5.38 USD) in France. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in France.

26.25 PLN
19.64 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.91 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 14.99 PLN (4.1 USD) in France. The price of this product is 7.2% lower in the United States.

13.91 PLN
14.99 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 91.24 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 63.86 PLN (17.49 USD) in France. The price of this product is 30% lower in France.

91.24 PLN
63.86 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.73 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 6.9 PLN (1.89 USD) in France. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in France.

10.73 PLN
6.90 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.29 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 7.28 PLN (1.99 USD) in France. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in France.

18.29 PLN
7.28 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.65 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 96.65 PLN (26.47 USD) in France. The price of this product is 35.2% lower in the United States.

62.65 PLN
96.65 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.81 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 5.76 PLN (1.58 USD) in France. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in France.

5.81 PLN
5.76 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.64 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 10.96 PLN (3 USD) in France. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in France.

14.64 PLN
10.96 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.88 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 12.7 PLN (3.48 USD) in France. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in France.

20.88 PLN
12.70 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.66 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 9.48 PLN (2.6 USD) in France. The price of this product is 30.6% lower in France.

13.66 PLN
9.48 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.19 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 11.18 PLN (3.06 USD) in France. The price of this product is 63% lower in France.

30.19 PLN
11.18 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.79 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 60.21 PLN (16.49 USD) in France. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in the United States.

32.79 PLN
60.21 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.26 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 14.48 PLN (3.97 USD) in France. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in France.

23.26 PLN
14.48 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.09 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 3.01 PLN (0.82 USD) in France. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in France.

9.09 PLN
3.01 PLN

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.4 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 17.31 PLN (4.74 USD) in France. The price of this product is 19.1% lower in France.

21.40 PLN
17.31 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.05 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 14.82 PLN (4.06 USD) in France. The price of this product is 18.7% lower in the United States.

12.05 PLN
14.82 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.21 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 29.63 PLN (8.12 USD) in France. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in the United States.

29.21 PLN
29.63 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.81 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 29.63 PLN (8.12 USD) in France. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in France.

43.81 PLN
29.63 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.81 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 50.8 PLN (13.91 USD) in France. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in the United States.

43.81 PLN
50.80 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 511.16 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 275.17 PLN (75.37 USD) in France. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in France.

511.16 PLN
275.17 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 94.93 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 63.5 PLN (17.39 USD) in France. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in France.

94.93 PLN
63.50 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.31 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 12.19 PLN (3.34 USD) in France. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in the United States.

9.31 PLN
12.19 PLN

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.6 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 7.08 PLN (1.94 USD) in France. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in the United States.

3.60 PLN
7.08 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.39 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 7.33 PLN (2.01 USD) in France. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in the United States.

3.39 PLN
7.33 PLN

LPG 1L

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4.23 PLN

Transportation

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 481.95 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 374.23 PLN (102.5 USD) in France. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in France.

481.95 PLN
374.23 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.59 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 10.58 PLN (2.9 USD) in France. The price of this product is 0.1% lower in France.

10.59 PLN
10.58 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 153.35 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 203.2 PLN (55.66 USD) in France. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in the United States.

153.35 PLN
203.20 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.92 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 8.47 PLN (2.32 USD) in France. The price of this product is 6.5% lower in the United States.

7.92 PLN
8.47 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.22 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 33.87 PLN (9.28 USD) in France. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in the United States.

18.22 PLN
33.87 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 73.02 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 59.27 PLN (16.23 USD) in France. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in France.

73.02 PLN
59.27 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 576.04 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 146.6 PLN (40.15 USD) in France. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in France.

576.04 PLN
146.60 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 237.32 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 70.27 PLN (19.25 USD) in France. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in France.

237.32 PLN
70.27 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. France - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.23 times more for renting an apartment in the United States 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 14815 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 6274 PLN (1718.49 USD) in France. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in France.

14 815 PLN
6 274 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 9285 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 4418 PLN (1210.06 USD) in France. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in France.

9 285 PLN
4 418 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 30018 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 13319 PLN (3647.9 USD) in France. The price of this product is 55.6% lower in France.

30 018 PLN
13 319 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 19083 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 8871 PLN (2429.63 USD) in France. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in France.

19 083 PLN
8 871 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. France - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.23 times more for buying an apartment in the United States 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 63366 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 51994 PLN (14240.49 USD) in France. The price of this product is 17.9% lower in France.

63 366 PLN
51 994 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 44457 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 35579 PLN (9744.67 USD) in France. The price of this product is 20% lower in France.

44 457 PLN
35 579 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. France - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.42 times higher than in France.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18786 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 13189 PLN (3612.29 USD) in France. The average salary is 29.8% lower in France.

18 786 PLN
13 189 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

379 PLN
289 PLN

Two stars

534 PLN
312 PLN

Three stars

713 PLN
408 PLN

Four stars

921 PLN
699 PLN

Five stars

2 194 PLN
1 700 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • France: 20 cities, 1104 hotels

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