Cost of Living Comparison Between China and France 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in France is 119.9% higher than in China (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in France is 119.2% higher than in China | |
| Rent Prices in France are 116.6% higher than in China | |
| Restaurant Prices in France are 211.3% higher than in China | |
| Groceries Prices in France are 105.7% higher than in China | |
| Local Purchasing Power in France is 22.5% higher than in China | |
Restaurants | China Edit |
France Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
20.00 ¥ (2.53 €) |
118.64 ¥ (15.00 €) |
+493.2 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
150.00 ¥ (18.96 €) |
474.56 ¥ (60.00 €) |
+216.4 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
35.00 ¥ (4.43 €) |
94.91 ¥ (12.00 €) |
+171.2 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
7.00 ¥ (0.89 €) |
47.46 ¥ (6.00 €) |
+577.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
15.00 ¥ (1.90 €) |
39.55 ¥ (5.00 €) |
+163.6 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
20.24 ¥ (2.56 €) |
26.57 ¥ (3.36 €) |
+31.3 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.27 ¥ (0.41 €) |
22.85 ¥ (2.89 €) |
+598.4 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
1.96 ¥ (0.25 €) |
15.30 ¥ (1.93 €) |
+682.4 % |
Markets | China Edit |
France Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
12.49 ¥ (1.58 €) |
9.30 ¥ (1.18 €) |
-25.6 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
10.30 ¥ (1.30 €) |
12.80 ¥ (1.62 €) |
+24.4 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
2.99 ¥ (0.38 €) |
8.32 ¥ (1.05 €) |
+178.5 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
11.05 ¥ (1.40 €) |
29.75 ¥ (3.76 €) |
+169.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
40.44 ¥ (5.11 €) |
61.79 ¥ (7.81 €) |
+52.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
10.61 ¥ (1.34 €) |
44.13 ¥ (5.58 €) |
+316.1 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
34.48 ¥ (4.36 €) |
67.69 ¥ (8.56 €) |
+96.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.70 ¥ (0.72 €) |
10.00 ¥ (1.26 €) |
+75.6 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
3.98 ¥ (0.50 €) |
7.45 ¥ (0.94 €) |
+87.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
4.69 ¥ (0.59 €) |
9.50 ¥ (1.20 €) |
+102.5 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
3.84 ¥ (0.49 €) |
11.24 ¥ (1.42 €) |
+192.4 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
2.28 ¥ (0.29 €) |
7.09 ¥ (0.90 €) |
+210.4 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
2.80 ¥ (0.35 €) |
7.61 ¥ (0.96 €) |
+171.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
4.23 ¥ (0.53 €) |
10.72 ¥ (1.35 €) |
+153.3 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
3.94 ¥ (0.50 €) |
5.47 ¥ (0.69 €) |
+38.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
80.00 ¥ (10.11 €) |
55.37 ¥ (7.00 €) |
-30.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
5.83 ¥ (0.74 €) |
18.76 ¥ (2.37 €) |
+221.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
11.50 ¥ (1.45 €) |
22.52 ¥ (2.85 €) |
+95.9 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
25.00 ¥ (3.16 €) |
98.71 ¥ (12.48 €) |
+294.8 % |
Transportation | China Edit |
France Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
2.00 ¥ (0.25 €) |
15.03 ¥ (1.90 €) |
+651.4 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
150.00 ¥ (18.96 €) |
474.56 ¥ (60.00 €) |
+216.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
10.00 ¥ (1.26 €) |
38.76 ¥ (4.90 €) |
+287.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
4.02 ¥ (0.51 €) |
24.18 ¥ (3.06 €) |
+501.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
48.00 ¥ (6.07 €) |
266.55 ¥ (33.70 €) |
+455.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
7.86 ¥ (0.99 €) |
13.89 ¥ (1.76 €) |
+76.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
129,900.00 ¥ (16,423.57 €) |
244,399.29 ¥ (30,900.00 €) |
+88.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
115,900.85 ¥ (14,653.63 €) |
248,118.78 ¥ (31,370.26 €) |
+114.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | China Edit |
France Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
360.69 ¥ (45.60 €) |
1,504.22 ¥ (190.18 €) |
+317.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
60.42 ¥ (7.64 €) |
152.84 ¥ (19.32 €) |
+153.0 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
75.89 ¥ (9.60 €) |
237.82 ¥ (30.07 €) |
+213.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | China Edit |
France Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
285.56 ¥ (36.10 €) |
257.38 ¥ (32.54 €) |
-9.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
102.88 ¥ (13.01 €) |
147.94 ¥ (18.70 €) |
+43.8 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
45.00 ¥ (5.69 €) |
94.91 ¥ (12.00 €) |
+110.9 % |
Childcare | China Edit |
France Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
3,108.31 ¥ (392.99 €) |
5,937.56 ¥ (750.70 €) |
+91.0 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
130,298.19 ¥ (16,473.92 €) |
86,222.35 ¥ (10,901.30 €) |
-33.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | China Edit |
France Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
295.31 ¥ (37.34 €) |
698.27 ¥ (88.28 €) |
+136.5 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
231.76 ¥ (29.30 €) |
316.14 ¥ (39.97 €) |
+36.4 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
505.53 ¥ (63.92 €) |
733.79 ¥ (92.78 €) |
+45.2 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
521.69 ¥ (65.96 €) |
968.09 ¥ (122.40 €) |
+85.6 % |
Rent Per Month | China Edit |
France Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,739.01 ¥ (346.30 €) |
6,119.27 ¥ (773.67 €) |
+123.4 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,636.79 ¥ (206.94 €) |
4,753.53 ¥ (601.00 €) |
+190.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
6,200.80 ¥ (783.98 €) |
11,019.18 ¥ (1,393.18 €) |
+77.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
3,467.90 ¥ (438.45 €) |
8,528.67 ¥ (1,078.30 €) |
+145.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | China Edit |
France Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
3,319.81 ¥ (419.73 €) |
3,633.89 ¥ (459.44 €) |
+9.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
1,708.76 ¥ (216.04 €) |
2,433.92 ¥ (307.73 €) |
+42.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | China Edit |
France Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
7,221.69 ¥ (913.06 €) |
19,395.88 ¥ (2,452.27 €) |
+168.6 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.61 | 3.77 | +4.4 % |
| Last update: | 13 March 2026 | 13 March 2026 | |
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