Minimum Food Cost in France
Based on the official government reference basket: France CPI Food Basket
The estimated monthly cost is $109.01 per person ($3.58/day) based on median supermarket prices and official government basket quantities.
$3.58
Daily average per person
$109.01
Monthly per person
$436.05
Monthly (family of 4)
Basket item breakdown
| Product | Monthly qty | Price | Monthly cost | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) Milk | 5.5 | $1.15 | $6.31 | 5.8% |
| Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf) Bread | 4 | $2.47 | $4.93 | 4.5% |
| Wholegrain Bread (500 g) Wholegrain bread | 1.5 | $3.31 | $2.49 | 2.3% |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) Eggs (dozen) | 1.4 | $3.56 | $4.98 | 4.6% |
| Chicken Fillets (1 kg) Chicken | 1.5 | $6.82 | $10.24 | 9.4% |
| Beef Round (1 kg) Beef | 0.7 | $56.08 | $39.26 | 36% |
| Pork Loin (1 kg) Pork | 0.6 | $8.49 | $5.09 | 4.7% |
| Local Cheese (1 kg) Cheese | 0.6 | $2.12 | $1.27 | 1.2% |
| Plain Yogurt (500 g) Yogurt | 2.2 | $4.19 | $4.61 | 4.2% |
| Apples (1 kg) Apples | 1.4 | $2.41 | $3.37 | 3.1% |
| Bananas (1 kg) Bananas | 1.1 | $2.28 | $2.51 | 2.3% |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) Tomatoes | 2 | $2.28 | $4.56 | 4.2% |
| Potatoes (1 kg) Potatoes | 2 | $0.69 | $1.38 | 1.3% |
| White Rice (1 kg) Rice | 0.4 | $3.84 | $1.54 | 1.4% |
| Pasta (500 g) Pasta | 1.3 | $1.78 | $1.16 | 1.1% |
| Vegetable Oil (1 L) Vegetable oil | 0.4 | $2.75 | $1.10 | 1% |
| Butter (250 g) Butter | 0.6 | $4.07 | $0.61 | 0.6% |
| Sugar (1 kg) Sugar | 0.5 | $2.24 | $1.12 | 1% |
| Mineral Water (1.5 L) Mineral water | 3.5 | $3.37 | $11.80 | 10.8% |
| Ground Coffee (250 g) Coffee | 0.22 | $12.79 | $0.70 | 0.6% |
| Total monthly (per person) | $109.01 | |||
Methodology notes
- Quantities follow published government consumer basket norms for each country.
- Prices are median values from major supermarket chains tracked by World Price, not official statistical office price surveys.
- For CPI index values and full methodology, refer to Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (INSEE).
Most expensive basket items
| Product | Monthly cost | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Beef Round (1 kg) Beef | $39.26 | 36% |
| Mineral Water (1.5 L) Mineral water | $11.80 | 10.8% |
| Chicken Fillets (1 kg) Chicken | $10.24 | 9.4% |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) Milk | $6.31 | 5.8% |
| Pork Loin (1 kg) Pork | $5.09 | 4.7% |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) Eggs (dozen) | $4.98 | 4.6% |
| Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf) Bread | $4.93 | 4.5% |
| Plain Yogurt (500 g) Yogurt | $4.61 | 4.2% |
Spending by category
Prices from major supermarkets, updated regularly
- Potatoes (1 kg) $0.69
- Salt (1 kg) $0.77
- Pears (1 kg) $1.00
- Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) $1.15
- Onions (1 kg) $1.15
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does the official food basket cost in France?
- The estimated monthly cost is $109.01 per person ($3.58/day) based on median supermarket prices and official government basket quantities.
- How does France compare to other countries?
- Use our country comparison tool to see how grocery costs in France stack up against other markets.