The euro is now a fact of everyday life across the length and breadth of France.
   But just what can you expect to pay when you cross the Channel?
   Here's your guide to prices, courtesy of the Maison de la France travel and  tourism office in London
(tel: 0891 244123).  UK comparisons at 1 euro = 61p.

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Based on average rates. Some goods might be cheaper at  discount supermarkets.

Shopping

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 (women)

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

Dining out

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

£  
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

6.09
0.60
1.00
0.93
1.03
9.30
1.00
-3.00

£  
5.57
11.16
24.40
14.03
61.00
6.50
1.67
1.86
97p
1.40
1.95
2.97

Accommodation

Getting around

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)

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

9.14
18.30
40.00
23.00
100.00
10.67
2.75
3.05
1.60
2.30
3.20
4.87

£    
23.18
139.00
27.24
42.19
60.15
106.08
8.36

38.00
228.00
44.47
69.18
98.62
173.91
13.72

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