Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in France is 1.04 times less expensive as compared to Canada.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between France and Canada. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between France and Canada.
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Indicators | France | Canada |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 1,200 EUR (1,334.52 USD) | 2,300 CAD (1,679 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 1,800 EUR (2,001.78 USD) | 3,000 CAD (2,190 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 2,400 EUR (2,669.04 USD) | 4,200 CAD (3,066 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 800 EUR (889.68 USD) | 1,600 CAD (1,168 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 1,200 EUR (1,334.52 USD) | 2,200 CAD (1,606 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 1,600 EUR (1,779.36 USD) | 3,000 CAD (2,190 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 2.2 % | 5 % |
Realtor Commission | 5 % | 5 % |
Property Taxes | 1.0 to 3.5 % | 0.5 to 2.5 % |
The average housing cost in France is 1.18 times less expensive than Canada.
Indicators | France | Canada |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 2,000 EUR (2,224.20 USD) | 5,000 CAD (3,650 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 150 EUR (166.82 USD) | 120 CAD (87.60 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
If you lived in France, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 34.87% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in France costs 1.64 times less compared to Canada.
Indicators | France | Canada |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 40 EUR (44.48 USD) | 70 CAD (51.10 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 20 EUR (22.24 USD) | 40 CAD (29.20 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 40 EUR (44.48 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 26.65% less in France compared to Canada.
Indicators | France | Canada |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 2.80 EUR (3.11 USD) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 1.30 EUR (1.45 USD) | 1.50 CAD (1.09 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 0.80 EUR (0.89 USD) | 1 CAD (0.73 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 1.20 EUR (1.33 USD) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 3.50 EUR (3.89 USD) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) | 8 CAD (5.84 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 14 EUR (15.57 USD) | 12 CAD (8.76 USD) |
In France, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.28 times more expensive than the cost in Canada.
If you lived in France, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 52.80% more for Groceries.
Indicators | France | Canada |
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Apples (1 KG) | 3 EUR (3.34 USD) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 2.50 EUR (2.78 USD) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 3 EUR (3.34 USD) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 3.50 EUR (3.89 USD) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 2 EUR (2.22 USD) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 3.50 EUR (3.89 USD) | 5 CAD (3.65 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 2.50 EUR (2.78 USD) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 4 EUR (4.45 USD) | 5 CAD (3.65 USD) |
If you lived in France, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 1.18 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | France | Canada |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 15 EUR (16.68 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 60 EUR (66.73 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 9 EUR (10.01 USD) | 10 CAD (7.30 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 3 EUR (3.34 USD) | 3.50 CAD (2.55 USD) |
Soft Drink | 2 EUR (2.22 USD) | 2.50 CAD (1.82 USD) |
Pizza for One | 12 EUR (13.35 USD) | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 25 EUR (27.80 USD) | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 7 EUR (7.78 USD) | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 43.70% more in France compared to Canada.
Indicators | France | Canada |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 6 EUR (6.67 USD) | 8 CAD (5.84 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 3 EUR (3.34 USD) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 4 EUR (4.45 USD) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 20 EUR (22.24 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) | 35 CAD (25.55 USD) |
If you lived in France, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 1.31 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | France | Canada |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 75 EUR (83.41 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 2 EUR (2.22 USD) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | 40 EUR (44.48 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 150 EUR (166.82 USD) | 300 CAD (219 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 4 EUR (4.45 USD) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 1 EUR (1.11 USD) | 2 CAD (1.46 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) | 70 CAD (51.10 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 3 EUR (3.34 USD) | 5 CAD (3.65 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 1.50 EUR (1.67 USD) | 2 CAD (1.46 USD) |
If you lived in France, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 1.18 times less for transportation.
Indicators | France | Canada |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 25,000 EUR (27,802.50 USD) | 30,000 CAD (21,900 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 200 EUR (222.42 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 60 EUR (66.73 USD) | 90 CAD (65.70 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 800 EUR (889.68 USD) | 200 CAD (146 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 3 % | 6 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 1.70 EUR (1.89 USD) | 1.60 CAD (1.17 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 6.40 EUR (7.12 USD) | 6 CAD (4.38 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | Yet to Update | 20 CAD 14.60 USD |
You would have to pay 1.30 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in France compared to that of Canada.
Indicators | France | Canada |
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Doctor Visit | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) | 250 CAD (182.50 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 80 EUR (88.97 USD) | 200 CAD (146 USD) |
Eye Exam | 60 EUR (66.73 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 70 EUR (77.85 USD) | 200 CAD (146 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 80 EUR (88.97 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) | 500 CAD (365 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 250 EUR (278.03 USD) | 1,000 CAD (730 USD) |
Vaccinations | 40 EUR (44.48 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 20 EUR (22.24 USD) | 50 CAD (36.50 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 150 EUR (166.82 USD) | 250 CAD (182.50 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) | 500 CAD (365 USD) |
If you lived in France, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 1.96 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | France | Canada |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 200 EUR (222.42 USD) | 200 CAD (146 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 80 EUR (88.97 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 40 EUR (44.48 USD) | 50 CAD (36.50 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) | 200 CAD (146 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 80 EUR (88.97 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Haircuts | 25 EUR (27.80 USD) | 25 CAD (18.25 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) | 75 CAD (54.75 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 4 EUR (4.45 USD) | 6 CAD (4.38 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 2 EUR (2.22 USD) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) |
If you lived in France, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 1.03 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | France | Canada |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 90 EUR (100.09 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Women's Dress | 80 EUR (88.97 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Summer Dress | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
Men's Suit | 400 EUR (444.84 USD) | 500 CAD (365 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 60 EUR (66.73 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 60 EUR (66.73 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 90 EUR (100.09 USD) | 120 CAD (87.60 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 80 EUR (88.97 USD) | 120 CAD (87.60 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) | 90 CAD (65.70 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) | 90 CAD (65.70 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 15 EUR (16.68 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 20 EUR (22.24 USD) | 25 CAD (18.25 USD) |
Socks For Men | 8 EUR (8.90 USD) | 10 CAD (7.30 USD) |
Socks For Women | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) | 12 CAD (8.76 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Sportswear | 45 EUR (50.04 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
If you lived in France, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 1.08 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | France | Canada |
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Children's Jeans | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) | 40 CAD (29.20 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 35 EUR (38.92 USD) | 50 CAD (36.50 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 60 EUR (66.73 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 1,000 EUR (1,112.10 USD) | 1,200 CAD (876 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 800 EUR (889.68 USD) | 1,000 CAD (730 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 400 EUR (444.84 USD) | 1,000 CAD (730 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 500 EUR (556.05 USD) | 1,000 CAD (730 USD) |
If you lived in France, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 1.01 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | France | Canada |
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PreSchool Fees | 600 EUR (667.26 USD) | 800 CAD (584 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 1,200 EUR (1,334.52 USD) | 1,500 CAD (1,095 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 1,500 EUR (1,668.15 USD) | 2,000 CAD (1,460 USD) |
Private School Fees | 3,000 EUR (3,336.30 USD) | 10,000 CAD (7,300 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 10,000 EUR (11,121 USD) | 7,000 CAD (5,110 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 15,000 EUR (16,681.50 USD) | 15,000 CAD (10,950 USD) |
After School Activities | 80 EUR (88.97 USD) | 200 CAD (146 USD) |
Special Education Services | 100 EUR (111.21 USD) | 800 CAD (584 USD) |
Tutoring | 40 EUR (44.48 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) | 300 CAD (219 USD) |
School Supplies | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
If you lived in France, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 1.27 times more for school and education.
Indicators | France | Canada |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 11 EUR (12.23 USD) | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) | 50 CAD (36.50 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Gym Membership | 40 EUR (44.48 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) | 40 CAD (29.20 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 15 EUR (16.68 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 25 EUR (27.80 USD) | 50 CAD (36.50 USD) |
Bowling | 12 EUR (13.35 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Mini Golf | 10 EUR (11.12 USD) | 25 CAD (18.25 USD) |
Video Games | 60 EUR (66.73 USD) | 70 CAD (51.10 USD) |
Streaming Services | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 20 EUR (22.24 USD) | 30 CAD (21.90 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 150 EUR (166.82 USD) | 300 CAD (219 USD) |
If you lived in France, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 1.03 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | France | Canada |
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Language Classes | 60 EUR (66.73 USD) | 400 CAD (292 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) | 300 CAD (219 USD) |
Art Classes | 30 EUR (33.36 USD) | 40 CAD (29.20 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 15 EUR (16.68 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Music Lessons | 40 EUR (44.48 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 50 EUR (55.61 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 15 EUR (16.68 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Educational Software | 80 EUR (88.97 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
If you lived in France, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 2.03 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | France | Canada |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 3,000 EUR (3,336.30 USD) | 5,000 CAD (3,650 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 2,200 EUR (2,446.62 USD) | 4,000 CAD (2,920 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 53.33 EUR per hour (59.31 USD) | 0.53 CAD per hour (0.39 USD) |
Average Bonus | 1,200 EUR (1,334.52 USD) | 2,000 CAD (1,460 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 20 % | 0 to 15 % |
Social Security Contributions | 15 % | 5 % |
Pension Contributions | 7 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index | 70 | 70 |
Median Household Income | 35,000 EUR (38,923.50 USD) | 75,000 CAD (54,750 USD) |
If you lived in France, you would earn 1.36 times less salary as compared to Canada.
Indicators | France | Canada |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 180 EUR (200.18 USD) | 300 CAD (219 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 140 EUR (155.69 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 120 EUR (133.45 USD) | 120 CAD (87.60 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 110 EUR (122.33 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.25 times more in France, as compared to Canada.
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