VanBasket France

Food Prices in France — November 2026

Name: France — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index

132.1

vs World Average

+32.1%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 9 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

2 sources open receipts · open data · updated 2 Nov 2026

$1.47

-17% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$4.21

+22% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$9.12

+55% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$2.08

-8% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf

1 source open receipts · updated 2 Nov 2026

$3.70
Water 1.5 L bottle

1 source open receipts · updated 2 Nov 2026

$1.66
Cheese 1 kg

1 source open receipts · updated 2 Nov 2026

$15.26
Tomatoes 1 kg

1 source open receipts · updated 19 Oct 2026

$3.35
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

1 source open receipts · updated 2 Nov 2026

$2.81

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$59.34

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Data: WhereNext (CC BY 4.0, January 2026) · Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

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Auchan, Auchan Bio · 18 pièces (1.314 kg)

Auchan Supermarché, Grenoble 5 Nov

6.2 €
Tomates pelées entières au jus

Jardin Bio étic, Léa Nature · 240 g

Auchan Supermarché, Grenoble 5 Nov

1.73 €
Végétal chipolatas

Carrefour · 200 g

Carrefour Lyon Part-Dieu, Lyon 4 Nov

2.89 €
Brioche tranchée à la crème fraîche

La Fournée Dorée · 500 g

Auchan Supermarché, Grenoble 5 Nov

2.65 €
BATAVIA ROUGE PIECE

Auchan Supermarché, Grenoble 5 Nov

1.49 €
Avoine Bio

Auchan Bio · 1 l

Auchan Supermarché, Grenoble 5 Nov

1.75 €
Crème entière fluide30% mat. gr.

Auchan · 0.6 l

Auchan Supermarché, Grenoble 5 Nov

2.79 €
Echine/épaule a sauté de porc

E. Leclerc · 778g

E.Leclerc, Canteleu 4 Nov

6.19 €
Côte de boeuf

E. Leclerc · 1502g

E.Leclerc, Canteleu 4 Nov

24.74 €
Côte de boeuf

E. Leclerc · 1102g

E.Leclerc, Canteleu 4 Nov

18.15 €
Côte de boeuf

E. Leclerc · 1310g

E.Leclerc, Canteleu 4 Nov

21.58 €
Pièce à fondue

E. Leclerc · 586g

E.Leclerc, Canteleu 4 Nov

12.28 €
Pièce à fondue

E. Leclerc · 800g

E.Leclerc, Canteleu 4 Nov

16.76 €
Couscous Grain Moyen

FERRERO, Ferrero · 500 g

E. Leclerc, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy 4 Nov

1.26 €
Fromage à effilocher Emmental

Ficello · 84 g

E. Leclerc, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy 4 Nov

2.26 €
Fromage à effilocher

Ficello · 8 * 21 g

E. Leclerc, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy 4 Nov

3.22 €
Lactel caffe latte cappuccino

Lactel · 3 x 20 cL

E. Leclerc, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy 4 Nov

2.85 €
Tendres cœurs chocolat vanille

Bonne Maman · 225 g

E. Leclerc, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy 4 Nov

3.02 €
Tranches Tomme Ail Des Ours Les délices d'Amélie

120 g

E. Leclerc, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy 4 Nov

2.3 €
Etorki

Etorki, Savencia · 120 g

E. Leclerc, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy 4 Nov

3.3 €

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

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).

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +1.6% over the year, as of September 2026

Sep 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Sep 2026

Milk +0.2%
Eggs +2.9%
Chicken +2.2%
Rice and cereals −2.6%
Bread +0.1%
Water +2.7%
Cheese −0.1%
Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers +35.7%
Potatoes +3.6%
Beer +0.6%

Official statistics: Eurostat (HICP consumer price index, CC BY 4.0), September 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with France

France

132.1

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Finland 133 +33%

Singapore 130.8 +30.8%

China 130.4 +30.4%

Saudi Arabia 130.2 +30.2%

Ireland 130 +30%

More countries in Europe

Ukraine 70 -30%

Moldova 72 -28%

Belarus 80 -20%

Russia 82 -18%

North Macedonia 85 -15%

Romania 88 -12%

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.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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