Food Prices in France — August 2026
Updated: 1 August 2026
Real grocery prices
Price per unit in your currency
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Milk 1 Lopen data$1.53-14% World (base = 100)
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Eggs 12 pcsopen data$4.21+22% World (base = 100)
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Chicken 1 kgopen data$9.12+55% World (base = 100)
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Rice 1 kgopen data$2.08-8% World (base = 100)
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Bread 500 g loafopen receipts 93 prices · updated 4 Aug$3.11
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Water 1.5 L bottleopen receipts 29 prices · updated 8 Aug$1.66
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Cheese 1 kgopen receipts 94 prices · updated 4 Aug$15.52
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Tomatoes 1 kgopen receipts 14 prices · updated 31 Jul$6.06
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Potatoes 1 kgopen receipts 4 prices · updated 20 Jun$2.16
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Beer 0.5 L bottleopen receipts 9 prices · updated 21 Jun$3.33
Every traveller price is reviewed by hand; the row shows how many reports from the last 90 days back the figure.
Data: WhereNext (CC BY 4.0, January 2026) · Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)
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Recent real receipts
Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)
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P'tit tigre chocolatLeclerc · 120gCentre Commercial E.Leclerc, Clichy 8 Aug2.99 €
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Crevettes sauce curry coco riz basmati et petits poisWeightWatchers · 300gCentre Commercial E.Leclerc, Clichy 8 Aug6.24 €
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Nettoyant vitresClair expert · 750 mlCentre Commercial E.Leclerc, Clichy 8 Aug1.09 €
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Refresher’sfreedent · 67gCentre Commercial E.Leclerc, Clichy 8 Aug3.02 €
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La madelaine citronMaison ColibriCentre Commercial E.Leclerc, Clichy 8 Aug3.26 €
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Pêche jauneLes 2 Vaches · 460g (4 x 120 g)Centre Commercial E.Leclerc, Clichy 8 Aug2.06 €
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Pad Thaï Crevettes (Sauce Soja)Fleury Michon · 280 gCarrefour Market, Paris 8 Aug3.89 €
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Granola KangoGranola · 187gCarrefour Market, Paris 8 Aug2.49 €
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Millefeuille x2Carrefour · 220gCarrefour Market, Paris 8 Aug3.65 €
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Eau minérale naturelleQuézac · 6 x 50 clCarrefour Market, Paris 8 Aug2.94 €
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Caramel CentresTwix · 144gCentre Commercial E.Leclerc, Clichy 7 Aug2.25 €
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La petite baguette de traditionLeclercCentre Commercial E.Leclerc, Clichy 7 Aug0.55 €
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Hollywood 2freshHollywood · 88gCentre Commercial E.Leclerc, Clichy 7 Aug3.5 €
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Eau Minérale Naturelle PétillanteRozana · 3000 ml (6x500ml)Centre Commercial E.Leclerc, Clichy 7 Aug2.87 €
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Eau De Source PétillanteCristalineCarrefour Market, Paris 6 Aug deal1.62 €
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Freedent white menthe douceFreedent, Wrigley'sCarrefour Market, Paris 6 Aug3.35 €
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Rougail Saucisse - Riz créoleFleury MichonCarrefour Market, Paris 6 Aug3.89 €
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Oreo Double CremeOreo · 157gCarrefour Market, Paris 6 Aug1.59 €
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Kinder DUOKinder · 150 gCarrefour Market, Paris 6 Aug2.79 €
What this means for vanlife
Food in France is significantly more expensive — 32.1% above the world average. One of the pricier food destinations: the same basket costs around $396 per month (vs $300 world average).
↓ Year-over-year change: -0.2% 2026
Index History
Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI
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FAQ
Is food expensive in France?
Yes, food in France is above average. The VanBasket Index is 132.1 (world average = 100), meaning food costs 32.1% more than the global average.
How much should I budget for food in France per month?
If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in France you can expect to spend around $396. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 132.1 (world = 100).
How does France compare to similar countries?
France has a VanBasket Index of 132.1. Similar or nearby countries: Finland, Singapore, China.
How often is the food price data for France updated?
The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.
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