China vs France
France is about 33% pricier than China overall, with a price level of 74.8 versus 49.8 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, France scores higher (95 vs 91 of 100).
Metric China France
Price level (US=100) 49.8 74.8
GDP / capita (PPP) $27,105 $62,557
GNI / capita (PPP) $26,920 $63,880
Inflation (YoY) 0.2% 2.0%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category China France
Housing & utilities 69 173
Food 130 129
Transport 82 153
Restaurants & hotels 85 158
Health 64 103
Communication 86 122
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric China France
Quality-of-life score 91/100 95/100
Life expectancy 78 yrs 83 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.5 1.3
Internet users 92% 89%
Frequently asked
Is China more expensive than France?
France is more expensive: about 33% pricier than China overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in France?
Living the way $100,000 buys in China would cost roughly $150,000 in France, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, China or France?
France scores higher, 95 vs 91 out of 100.
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