Most Expensive Grocery Staples in France
France · Last updated: 2026-06-21
The most expensive grocery staples in France: 59 products ranked by median price across 1 supermarket chains (92% catalog coverage). All prices are normalized to standard units for fair comparison.
Cheapest: Potatoes (1 kg) at $0.69. Most expensive: White Fish Fillet (1 kg) at $91.70.
Most expensive staples in France — full ranking
| Product | Price | Range | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Fish Fillet (1 kg) | $91.70 €79.96 | 1 stores | |
| Beef Round (1 kg) | $56.08 €48.90 | 1 stores | |
| Salmon Fillet (1 kg) | $32.48 €28.32 | 1 stores | |
| Bell Pepper (1 kg) | $21.87 €19.07 | 1 stores | |
| Minced Beef (1 kg) | $18.33 €15.98 | 1 stores | |
| Milk (Lactose Free, 1 Liter) | $15.83 €13.80 | 1 stores | |
| Turkey Fillet (1 kg) | $15.59 €13.59 | 1 stores | |
| Ground Coffee (250 g) | $12.79 €11.15 | 1 stores | |
| Beetroot (1 kg) | $11.74 €10.24 | 1 stores | |
| Sour Cream (300 g) | $10.84 €9.45 | 1 stores | |
| Garlic (250 g) | $10.31 €8.99 | 1 stores | |
| Sausages (1 kg) | $10.21 €8.90 | 1 stores | |
| Kefir (1 Liter) | $9.13 €7.96 | 1 stores | |
| Pork Loin (1 kg) | $8.49 €7.40 | 1 stores | |
| Grapes (1 kg) | $8.02 €6.99 | 1 stores | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 kg) | $6.82 €5.95 | 1 stores | |
| Lemons (1 kg) | $6.30 €5.49 | 1 stores | |
| Lentils (1 kg) | $4.87 €4.25 | 1 stores | |
| Corn Flakes (500 g) | $4.76 €4.15 | 1 stores | |
| Oranges (1 kg) | $4.58 €3.99 | 1 stores | |
| Oat Flakes (1 kg) | $4.56 €3.98 | 1 stores | |
| Black Pepper (50 g) | $4.46 €3.89 | 1 stores | |
| Plain Yogurt (500 g) | $4.19 €3.65 | 1 stores | |
| Butter (250 g) | $4.07 €3.55 | 1 stores | |
| Mozzarella (200 g) | $4.00 €3.49 | 1 stores | |
| White Rice (1 kg) | $3.84 €3.35 | 1 stores | |
| Buckwheat (1 kg) | $3.61 €3.15 | 1 stores | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $3.56 €3.10 | 1 stores | |
| Mineral Water (1.5 L) | $3.37 €2.94 | 1 stores | |
| Wholegrain Bread (500 g) | $3.31 €2.89 | 1 stores | |
| Fruit Jam (300 g) | $3.27 €2.85 | 1 stores | |
| Dark Chocolate (100 g) | $3.20 €2.79 | 1 stores | |
| Black Tea (100 g) | $3.08 €2.69 | 1 stores | |
| Carrots (1 kg) | $2.86 €2.49 | 1 stores | |
| Vegetable Oil (1 L) | $2.75 €2.40 | 1 stores | |
| Cabbage (1 kg) | $2.74 €2.39 | 1 stores | |
| Mayonnaise (400 g) | $2.74 €2.39 | 1 stores | |
| Dry Peas (1 kg) | $2.64 €2.30 | 1 stores | |
| Cookies (400 g) | $2.56 €2.23 | 1 stores | |
| Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf) | $2.47 €2.15 | 1 stores | |
| Ketchup (500 g) | $2.47 €2.15 | 1 stores | |
| Apples (1 kg) | $2.41 €2.10 | 1 stores | |
| Bananas (1 kg) | $2.28 €1.99 | 1 stores | |
| Cottage Cheese (500 g) | $2.28 €1.99 | 1 stores | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $2.28 €1.99 | 1 stores | |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) | $2.28 €1.99 | 1 stores | |
| Sugar (1 kg) | $2.24 €1.95 | 1 stores | |
| Zucchini (1 kg) | $2.24 €1.95 | 1 stores | |
| Local Cheese (1 kg) | $2.12 €1.85 | 1 stores | |
| Cucumbers (1 kg) | $1.83 €1.60 | 1 stores | |
| Pasta (500 g) | $1.78 €1.55 | 1 stores | |
| Baguette (250 g) | $1.72 €1.50 | 1 stores | |
| Wheat Flour (1 kg) | $1.71 €1.49 | 1 stores | |
| Broccoli (1 kg) | $1.48 €1.29 | 1 stores | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.15 €1.00 | 1 stores | |
| Onions (1 kg) | $1.15 €1.00 | 1 stores | |
| Pears (1 kg) | $1.00 €0.87 | 1 stores | |
| Salt (1 kg) | $0.77 €0.67 | 1 stores | |
| Potatoes (1 kg) | $0.69 €0.60 | 1 stores |
About the most expensive staples in France
Which staples are most expensive in France?
This page ranks 59 tracked staples by median supermarket price across 1 chains in France. Prices are normalized to standard package sizes.
How do I compare grocery prices in France?
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