PRICES IN FRANCE
France is the most visited country in the world, which attracts about 90 million tourists annually. The country has a stable economy, a comfortable climate and many attractions. The population is about 66.6 million people. The average salary in France is just over 3,000 euros per month, and the minimum wage is 1,801.80 euros.
Next, let's highlight the average prices of food and some other goods/services in France in 2025.
PRICES IN FRANCE IN 2025
| Product | Price |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.15 € |
| Loaf of fresh white bread (500g) | 1.79 € |
| Rice (white) (1 kg) | 2.28 € |
| Eggs (12 pcs.) | 3.75 € |
| Local cheese (1 kg) | 17.40 € |
| Chicken fillet (1 kg) | 12.17 € |
| Apples (1 kg) | 2.78 € |
| Banana (1 kg) | 2.06 € |
| Orange (1 kg) | 2.73 € |
| Tomato (1 kg) | 3.23 € |
| Potato (1 kg) | 2.07 € |
| Onion (1 kg) | 2.13 € |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.36 € |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.67 € |
| Bottle of wine (medium level) | 7.00 € |
| Local beer (0,5 liter bottle) | 2.20 € |
| Imported beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.75 € |
| Pack of 20 cigarettes (Marlboro) | 11.50 € |
Important. The cost of living in France is higher than in most Western European countries. One of the main reasons is the capital city of Paris. In the rest of the country, especially in the countryside and in the south, the cost of living is quite reasonable.
| Goods/services | Price |
| Public transportation | 1.80 € |
| Monthly pass | 63.00 € |
| Cab 1 km (normal fare) | 1.84 € |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.80 € |
| Utilities (monthly) for an 85m2 apartment | 189.69 € |
| Monthly mobile tariff plan | 23.50 € |
| Internet (60 Mbps or more) | 29.63 € |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | 32.46 € |
| Tennis court rental (1 hour) | 16.07 € |
| Movie theater (international rental) 1 seat | 12.00 € |
| A pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 89.16 € |
| One summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M...) | 37.86 € |
| A pair of mid-range sneakers (nike, adidas...) | 89.97 € |
| Pair of men's leather business shoes | 122.15 € |
| Standard men's haircut | 24.00 € |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.82 € |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.66 € |
| Rental apartment (1 bedroom) in the city center | 775.49 € |
| Rental apartment (3 bedrooms) in the city center | 1,440.46 € |
Note. Price information is based on current data from official statistical offices and surveys of local residents in different French cities.
In conclusion, the best cities to live in France are Nantes, Lyon, Rennes, Bordeaux and Toulouse.
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