France vs United States
United States is about 25% pricier than France overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 74.8 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in food. On quality of life, France scores higher (95 vs 91 of 100).
Metric France United States
Price level (US=100) 74.8 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $62,557 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $63,880 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 2.0% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category France United States
Housing & utilities 173 215
Food 129 117
Transport 153 116
Restaurants & hotels 158 142
Health 103 208
Communication 122 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric France United States
Quality-of-life score 95/100 91/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.3 5.8
Internet users 89% 95%
Frequently asked
Is France more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 25% pricier than France overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in France would cost roughly $133,500 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, France or United States?
France scores higher, 95 vs 91 out of 100.
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