Food Prices in France — September 2026
Updated: 1 September 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 90 prices · updated 22 Sep$3.29
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Water 1.5 L bottleopen receipts 50 prices · updated 22 Sep$1.68
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Cheese 1 kgopen receipts 95 prices · updated 15 Sep$15.20
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Tomatoes 1 kgopen receipts 10 prices · updated 4 Sep$5.70
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Potatoes 1 kg
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Beer 0.5 L bottleopen receipts 36 prices · updated 8 Sep$2.66
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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Crevettes sauce curry coco riz basmati et petits poisWeightWatchers · 300gE.Leclerc Levallois, Levallois-Perret 22 Sep6.24 €
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Eau Minérale Naturelle PétillanteRozana · 3000 ml (6x500ml)E.Leclerc Levallois, Levallois-Perret 22 Sep2.95 €
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Mille feuille vanilleLeclerc · 220gE.Leclerc Levallois, Levallois-Perret 22 Sep2.99 €
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Velours de Crème Caramel au beurre salé de GuérandeNestlé, La Laitière · 340 g (4 * 85 g)E.Leclerc Levallois, Levallois-Perret 22 Sep2.19 €
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Choco BrookieMilka · 152gE.Leclerc Levallois, Levallois-Perret 22 Sep2.88 €
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Eau gazeuse PerrierPerrier · 6x50clCarrefour Market, Paris 22 Sep3.94 €
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Rougail Saucisse - Riz créoleFleury MichonCarrefour Market, Paris 22 Sep3.89 €
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La Paille d'Or aux fraisesLU, Mondelez · 170 g eCarrefour Market, Paris 22 Sep2.09 €
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Millefeuille x2Carrefour · 220gCarrefour Market, Paris 22 Sep3.65 €
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Baguette RustiqueCarrefour Le MarchéCarrefour Market, Paris 22 Sep1.09 €
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Jambon Végétal FuméLA VIE · 120gE. Leclerc, Nancy 16 Sep3.39 €
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La Vie Jambon VégétalLA VIE · 120gE. Leclerc, Nancy 16 Sep3.39 €
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Chorizo végétal & gourmandHappyVore · 90 gE. Leclerc, Nancy 16 Sep2.99 €
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Le Bio PommePressadeE. Leclerc, Nancy 16 Sep2.69 €
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Pur jus de tomateMarque Repère, JafadenE. Leclerc, Nancy 16 Sep2.05 €
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Ravioli pur bœuf sans colorant ni conservateurPANZANI · 400 gE. Leclerc, Nancy 16 Sep1.79 €
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ravioli pur boeufMarque Repère, Côté Table · 800 gE. Leclerc, Nancy 16 Sep2.54 €
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GARDEN GOURMET Le Classique Soja et Blé 172.5gGarden gourmet · 172.5 gE. Leclerc, Nancy 16 Sep2.52 €
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RôtiHappyVore · 100 gE. Leclerc, Nancy 16 Sep2.99 €
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Tropicana Pommes pressées Pink Lady 1 LTropicana · 1000 mlE. Leclerc, Nancy 16 Sep2.38 €
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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