Between the price of the shopping cart, gasoline or rents, not all departments are created equal. A recent study lifts the veil on the one where life costs the most – and it is not just a myth.
Between the rents that climb, the races that weigh the budget, and the full of petrol that gives cold sweats each passage to the pump, it is normal that The question of purchasing power There remains a very important concern for many of us.
Et where we live can have a notable impact: a recent study published by The Parisian (according to South West), this Monday, April 14, 2025, looked at The cost of living in each department of mainland France. And the gaps are sometimes salty!
The territories where life is (a little) softer
Good news for the inhabitants of Finistère, Côtes-d’Armor, Lot or Vendée : They are the ones who are doing the best. The overall cost of life is milder, especially thanks to A more affordable shopping basket.
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An example? The 20 typical products of everyday consumption-pasta, rice, blue cords and company-cost it on average 77.54 euros. It’s almost 5 euros less than in some departments!
It is no coincidence: these territories are also those where brands like E.Leclerc, Intermarché or Super U are well established.
According to Grégory Caret, from the UFC-Que Choisir, when these large areas exceed 40 % locally market sharethe prices are contained Under the 79 euros mark.
Move and have fun
But the differences do not stop at the shopping cart. The price of the liter of diesel varies from 1.59 euros in Charente to 1.72 euros in Hauts-de-Seine.
Leisure side, Large screen lovers in Ariège or in Lozère can rejoice: their cinema place revolves around 5.50 euros, while it exceeds 8 euros in other places like Haute-Savoie or the territory of Belfort.
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What about the rents in all of this?
Again, The gaps are dizzying. If you pay your rent at the cost of a Parisian studio (32 euros per m² on average), Know that not everyone is in the same brand!
In La Creuse, The square meter is rented at 9,10 euros. Even in attractive departments such as Corrèze or Deux-Sèvres, we remain under 10.50 euros.
So where do we live the most expensive?
Unsurprisingly, It’s Île-de-France – and more precisely Paris – who won The palm of the most expensive department. And no, it’s not a cliché!
Between The shopping basket at more than 82 eurosdizzying rents and high prices in almost all areas of daily life, Parisians accumulate expenses. Corsicans also strongly feel this weight, where the type basket is Over 80 euros.
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