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
United States vs. France - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.17 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in France.
Apples (1kg)
One kilogram of apples costs 26.91 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 12.65 PLN (3.48 USD) in France. The price of this product is 53% lower in France.
Banana (1kg)
1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.15 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 9.03 PLN (2.49 USD) in France. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in France.
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)
One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 72.4 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 73.06 PLN (20.12 USD) in France. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in the United States.
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 65.36 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 34.08 PLN (9.39 USD) in France. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in France.
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.39 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 54.28 PLN (14.95 USD) in France. The price of this product is 7% lower in France.
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)
A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 68.99 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 55.38 PLN (15.25 USD) in France. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in France.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.13 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 10.18 PLN (2.8 USD) in France. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in France.
Eggs (regular) (12)
You will pay 26.11 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 19.77 PLN (5.44 USD) in France. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in France.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.83 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 15.08 PLN (4.15 USD) in France. The price of this product is 8.3% lower in the United States.
Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre
A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 90.74 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 63.51 PLN (17.49 USD) in France. The price of this product is 30% lower in France.
Lettuce (1 head)
One head of lettuce costs 10.68 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 6.94 PLN (1.91 USD) in France. The price of this product is 35% lower in France.
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.19 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 7.33 PLN (2.02 USD) in France. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in France.
Local Cheese (1kg)
One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.31 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 97.26 PLN (26.79 USD) in France. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in the United States.
Milk (regular), (1 liter)
One liter of milk costs 5.77 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 5.79 PLN (1.6 USD) in France. The price of this product is 0.3% lower in the United States.
Onion (1kg)
One kilogram of onions costs 14.56 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 11.03 PLN (3.04 USD) in France. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in France.
Oranges (1kg)
One kilogram of oranges costs 20.77 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 12.78 PLN (3.52 USD) in France. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in France.
Potato (1kg)
One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.58 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 9.54 PLN (2.63 USD) in France. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in France.
Rice (white), (1kg)
One kilogram of white rice costs 30.03 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 11.25 PLN (3.1 USD) in France. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in France.
Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre
A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 32.61 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 59.87 PLN (16.49 USD) in France. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in the United States.
Tomato (1kg)
One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.13 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 14.57 PLN (4.01 USD) in France. The price of this product is 37% lower in France.
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.04 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 3.02 PLN (0.83 USD) in France. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in France.
Restaurant
United States vs. France - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.53 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in France.
Cappuccino (regular)
For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.28 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 17.42 PLN (4.8 USD) in France. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in France.
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.98 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 14.91 PLN (4.11 USD) in France. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in the United States.
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.05 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 29.82 PLN (8.21 USD) in France. The price of this product is 2.6% lower in the United States.
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.57 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 29.82 PLN (8.21 USD) in France. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in France.
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.57 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 51.12 PLN (14.08 USD) in France. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in the United States.
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 508.33 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 276.92 PLN (76.27 USD) in France. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in France.
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 94.4 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 63.9 PLN (17.6 USD) in France. The price of this product is 32.3% lower in France.
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.26 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 12.27 PLN (3.38 USD) in France. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in the United States.
Fuel
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 3.58 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 7.04 PLN (1.94 USD) in France. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in the United States.
Gasoline 1L
A liter of gasoline costs 3.37 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 7.29 PLN (2.01 USD) in France. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in the United States.
LPG 1L
Transportation
United States vs. France - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.05 times more for transportation in the United States than in France.
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 479.29 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 376.61 PLN (103.72 USD) in France. The price of this product is 21.4% lower in France.
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.53 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 10.65 PLN (2.93 USD) in France. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in the United States.
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 152.5 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 204.49 PLN (56.32 USD) in France. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in the United States.
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)
The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.88 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 8.52 PLN (2.35 USD) in France. The price of this product is 7.5% lower in the United States.
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.12 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 34.08 PLN (9.39 USD) in France. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in the United States.
Sports & entertainment
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 72.62 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 59.64 PLN (16.43 USD) in France. The price of this product is 17.9% lower in France.
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult
The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 572.86 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 147.53 PLN (40.63 USD) in France. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in France.
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)
The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 236.01 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 70.72 PLN (19.48 USD) in France. The price of this product is 70% lower in France.
Flats for rent
United States vs. France - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.2 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 14733 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 6314 PLN (1738.99 USD) in France. The price of this product is 57.1% 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 9234 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 4446 PLN (1224.49 USD) in France. The price of this product is 51.9% 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 29852 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 13403 PLN (3691.42 USD) in France. The price of this product is 55.1% 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 18978 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 8927 PLN (2458.62 USD) in France. The price of this product is 53% lower in France.
Flats for sale
United States vs. France - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.22 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 63016 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 52324 PLN (14410.39 USD) in France. The price of this product is 17% 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 44211 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 35805 PLN (9860.93 USD) in France. The price of this product is 19% lower in France.
Salary
United States vs. France - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.41 times higher than in France.
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
The average monthly salary after taxes is 18682 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 13273 PLN (3655.38 USD) in France. The average salary is 29% lower in France.
Hotels
United States 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) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • France: 20 cities, 1104 hotels