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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 6.39 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 2.97 EUR (3.44 USD) in France. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in France.

6.39 EUR
2.97 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.17 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 2.12 EUR (2.46 USD) in France. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in France.

2.17 EUR
2.12 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.2 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 17.15 EUR (19.88 USD) in France. The price of this product is 0.3% lower in France.

17.20 EUR
17.15 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.53 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 8 EUR (9.27 USD) in France. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in France.

15.53 EUR
8.00 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.87 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 12.74 EUR (14.77 USD) in France. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in France.

13.87 EUR
12.74 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.39 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 13 EUR (15.07 USD) in France. The price of this product is 20.7% lower in France.

16.39 EUR
13.00 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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

2.88 EUR
2.39 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.2 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 4.64 EUR (5.38 USD) in France. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in France.

6.20 EUR
4.64 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

3.29 EUR
3.54 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.56 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 15.09 EUR (17.49 USD) in France. The price of this product is 30% lower in France.

21.56 EUR
15.09 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

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

2.54 EUR
1.63 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

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

4.32 EUR
1.72 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.81 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 22.83 EUR (26.46 USD) in France. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in the United States.

14.81 EUR
22.83 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

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

1.37 EUR
1.36 EUR

Onion (1kg)

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

3.46 EUR
2.59 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

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

4.94 EUR
3.00 EUR

Potato (1kg)

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

3.23 EUR
2.24 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

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

7.14 EUR
2.64 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

7.75 EUR
14.23 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

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

5.50 EUR
3.42 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

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

2.15 EUR
0.71 EUR

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 5.06 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 4.09 EUR (4.74 USD) in France. The price of this product is 19.2% lower in France.

5.06 EUR
4.09 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.85 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 3.5 EUR (4.06 USD) in France. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in the United States.

2.85 EUR
3.50 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.9 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 7 EUR (8.11 USD) in France. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in the United States.

6.90 EUR
7.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.35 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 7 EUR (8.11 USD) in France. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in France.

10.35 EUR
7.00 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.35 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 12 EUR (13.91 USD) in France. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in the United States.

10.35 EUR
12.00 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 120.79 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 65 EUR (75.33 USD) in France. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in France.

120.79 EUR
65.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.43 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 15 EUR (17.38 USD) in France. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in France.

22.43 EUR
15.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

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

2.20 EUR
2.88 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

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

0.85 EUR
1.67 EUR

Gasoline 1L

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

0.80 EUR
1.73 EUR

LPG 1L

-
1.00 EUR

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 113.89 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 88.4 EUR (102.46 USD) in France. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in France.

113.89 EUR
88.40 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

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

2.50 EUR
2.50 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.24 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 48 EUR (55.63 USD) in France. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in the United States.

36.24 EUR
48.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

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

1.87 EUR
2.00 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

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

4.31 EUR
8.00 EUR

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 17.26 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 14 EUR (16.23 USD) in France. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in France.

17.26 EUR
14.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 136.13 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 34.63 EUR (40.14 USD) in France. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in France.

136.13 EUR
34.63 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 56.08 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 16.6 EUR (19.24 USD) in France. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in France.

56.08 EUR
16.60 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

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 3501 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 1482 EUR (1717.78 USD) in France. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in France.

3 501 EUR
1 482 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 2194 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 1044 EUR (1209.56 USD) in France. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in France.

2 194 EUR
1 044 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 7094 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 3146 EUR (3646.39 USD) in France. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in France.

7 094 EUR
3 146 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 4510 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 2095 EUR (2428.63 USD) in France. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in France.

4 510 EUR
2 095 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

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 14974 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 12282 EUR (14234.6 USD) in France. The price of this product is 18% lower in France.

14 974 EUR
12 282 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 10506 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 8404 EUR (9740.64 USD) in France. The price of this product is 20% lower in France.

10 506 EUR
8 404 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4439 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 3115 EUR (3610.79 USD) in France. The average salary is 29.8% lower in France.

4 439 EUR
3 115 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

89.5 EUR
68.2 EUR

Two stars

126 EUR
73.8 EUR

Three stars

168 EUR
96.5 EUR

Four stars

218 EUR
165 EUR

Five stars

519 EUR
402 EUR

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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