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Prix Fixe en France? Cost comparisons with France

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 My impression, after our six weeks:  Prices in France, compared to US, from much cheaper to more expensive than US:

  • Notably less expensive: 

    • wine

    • quality bread & pastries

    • public transport

  • Slightly less:

    • groceries

    • restaurants (sales tax + tip are included!)

    • lodging

  • More expensive:

    • imports from US

    • gasoline price is double!


Travel details:

Our time in France, from 21feb-09mar, 20mar-08apr: We were gone 48 days (just shy of 7 weeks); 4 travel days + 9 days in Doha = 35 days mostly in France = 5 weeks in France.

11 beds/Nights: 1 Toulouse; 10 Beauville; 5 Pompertuzat; 1 Doha Holiday Inn; 10 Doha; 1 Heathrow; 4 Montpellier; 2 Hasparren; 5 Bordeaux;  4 Limoges; 3 Versailles


Costs?  Total spent 22feb-09april = $6000

Doha: we spent total $500 while there

CovidTests for: $90Doha + $40US

France:

  • Plane tickets between US & France were points, plus about $300 for taxes.

  • Lodging: HolidayInns on points; + $1200airbnb + $450Versailles

  • Transport: $500trains + $150Uber&taxi + $130Gas&Tolls + $100tourbus/boat

  • Dining: $1200restaurants

  • Tourism: $200museums + $300Versailles

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