Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
In this page, you will find a detailed guide on the cost of living in France, covering various aspects such as housing, utilities, communication, groceries, transportation, health, clothing, childcare, education, entertainment, taxes, finances and professional services.
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 Indicators  | France  |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 1,200 EUR (1,334.52 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 1,800 EUR (2,001.78 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 2,400 EUR (2,669.04 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 800 EUR (889.68 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 1,200 EUR (1,334.52 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 1,600 EUR (1,779.36 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 2.2 % |
Realtor Commission  | 5 % |
Property Taxes  | 1.0 to 3.5 % |
Indicators | France |
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Basic Home Furnishing  | 2,000 EUR (2,224.20 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 150 EUR (166.82 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 40 EUR (44.48 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 20 EUR (22.24 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 40 EUR (44.48 USD) |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 2.80 EUR (3.11 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 1.30 EUR (1.45 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 0.80 EUR (0.89 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 1.20 EUR (1.33 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 3.50 EUR (3.89 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 14 EUR (15.57 USD) |
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Apples (1 KG)  | 3 EUR (3.34 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 2.50 EUR (2.78 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 3 EUR (3.34 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 3.50 EUR (3.89 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 2 EUR (2.22 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 3.50 EUR (3.89 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 2.50 EUR (2.78 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 4 EUR (4.45 USD) |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 15 EUR (16.68 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 60 EUR (66.73 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 9 EUR (10.01 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 3 EUR (3.34 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 2 EUR (2.22 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 12 EUR (13.35 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 25 EUR (27.80 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 7 EUR (7.78 USD) |
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|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 6 EUR (6.67 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 3 EUR (3.34 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 4 EUR (4.45 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 20 EUR (22.24 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 75 EUR (83.41 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 2 EUR (2.22 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | 40 EUR (44.48 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 150 EUR (166.82 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 4 EUR (4.45 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 1 EUR (1.11 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 3 EUR (3.34 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 1.50 EUR (1.67 USD) |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 25,000 EUR (27,802.50 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 200 EUR (222.42 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 60 EUR (66.73 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 800 EUR (889.68 USD) |
Car Maintainence Cost  | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 3 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 1.70 EUR (1.89 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 6.40 EUR (7.12 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | Yet to Update |
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Doctor Visit  | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 80 EUR (88.97 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 60 EUR (66.73 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 70 EUR (77.85 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 80 EUR (88.97 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 250 EUR (278.03 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 40 EUR (44.48 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 20 EUR (22.24 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 150 EUR (166.82 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) |
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Cosmetic Procedures  | 200 EUR (222.42 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 80 EUR (88.97 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 40 EUR (44.48 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 80 EUR (88.97 USD) |
Haircuts  | 25 EUR (27.80 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 4 EUR (4.45 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 2 EUR (2.22 USD) |
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|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 90 EUR (100.09 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 80 EUR (88.97 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 400 EUR (444.84 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 60 EUR (66.73 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 60 EUR (66.73 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 90 EUR (100.09 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 80 EUR (88.97 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 15 EUR (16.68 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 20 EUR (22.24 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 8 EUR (8.90 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) |
Sportswear  | 45 EUR (50.04 USD) |
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Children's Jeans  | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 35 EUR (38.92 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 60 EUR (66.73 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 1,000 EUR (1,112.10 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 800 EUR (889.68 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 400 EUR (444.84 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 500 EUR (556.05 USD) |
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PreSchool Fees  | 600 EUR (667.26 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 1,200 EUR (1,334.52 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 1,500 EUR (1,668.15 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 3,000 EUR (3,336.30 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 10,000 EUR (11,121 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 15,000 EUR (16,681.50 USD) |
After School Activities  | 80 EUR (88.97 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) |
Tutoring  | 40 EUR (44.48 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
School Supplies  | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) |
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Movie Ticket (Single)  | 11 EUR (12.23 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 40 EUR (44.48 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 15 EUR (16.68 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 25 EUR (27.80 USD) |
Bowling  | 12 EUR (13.35 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) |
Video Games  | 60 EUR (66.73 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 20 EUR (22.24 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 150 EUR (166.82 USD) |
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Language Classes  | 60 EUR (66.73 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Art Classes  | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 15 EUR (16.68 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 40 EUR (44.48 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 15 EUR (16.68 USD) |
Educational Software  | 80 EUR (88.97 USD) |
Indicators | France |
|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 3,000 EUR (3,336.30 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 2,200 EUR (2,446.62 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 53.33 EUR per hour (59.31 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 1,200 EUR (1,334.52 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 20 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 15 % |
Pension Contributions  | 7 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 70 |
Median Household Income  | 35,000 EUR (38,923.50 USD) |
Indicators | France |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 180 EUR (200.18 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 140 EUR (155.69 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 120 EUR (133.45 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 110 EUR (122.33 USD) |
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