The prices are right

Just what can you expect to pay when you cross the Channel?
   Here's your guide to the prices of some of the things you’ll probably need during your stay in France, courtesy of the Maison de la France travel and tourism office in London (tel: 0891 244123).  UK comparisons at €1 = 61p.

€
0.72
1.82
0.80
2.00
0.69
2.70
3.40
3.60
3.81
5.48
0.46
7.41
1.42
1.62
2.93
27.44

£  
45p
1.11
49p
1.22
42p
1.62
2.07
2.19
2.32
3.34
28p
4.52
87p
99p
1.79
16.73

£  
5.57
11.16
24.40
14.03
61.00

6.50
1.67
1.86
97p
1.40
1.95
2.97

Baguette
Camembert  
Milk (litre)  
Ground coffee 250g
Mineral water (1.5l)
Table wine
Beer (6x25cl)
20 Marlboro cigs
Film 24 exposures
Film 36 exposures
Postage stamp
Phonecard 50 units
Toothpaste
Disposable razors (10)
Tampons (24)
Hairdressing (ladies)

Shopping
Based on average rates. Some goods will be cheaper at hypermarkets.

Fixed price menu
Meal for 2 with wine
Gastronomic menu (Paris)
Gastronomic menu (regions)
Menu 'haute gastronomie'
Paris brasserie:
bottle of wine
bottle of lager
soft drink
black coffee
white coffee
ham sandwich
Big Mac and fries

€
9.14
18.30
40.00
23.00
100.00

10.67
2.75
3.05
1.60
2.00
6.09
0.60

Eating out

Paris taxi 5 min journey
Paris taxi per km day
night
Petrol unleaded 95 (litre)
Petrol 4 star (litre)
Metro carnet (10 tickets)
Parking in Paris (per hr)

Getting around

€
6.09
0.60
1.00
0.93
1.03
9.30
1.00
-3.00

£    
3.71
36p
61p
56p
62p
5.67
61p
-£1.83

Accommodation

€
38.00
228.00
44.47
69.18
98.62
173.91
13.72

 £
23.18
139.00
27.24
42.19
60.15
106.08
8.36

Chambre d'Hote per night
Gites de France (per week)
Paris hotel room 1 star
2 star
3 star
4 star
Camping (3 stars)