General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Paris |
| Country | France |
| Currency | Euro |
| Main religion | Roman Catholicism |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 51.6% |
| Gdp | $2.939 trillion |
| Size | 248,573 sq mi |
| Population | 67.3 million |
| Population density | 270/sq mi |
| Kids per female | 1.85 |
| City population | 85% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 6∘C |
| Summer | 25∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | French |
| Population able to read | 99% |
| Population with a college degree | 44% |
| Population able to speak english | 39% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 36.7 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 3.5/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Air France |
| Main airport | Charles de Gaulle Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | no |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1.5 |
| Cigarettes | $10 |
| Burger | $12 |
| Coffee | $3 |
| Beer | $8 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $1200/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $100/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $250/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $25/10km |
| Petrol | $1.70/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $10/daypass |
| Bike rental | $15/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 45% |
| Vat | 20% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $40000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 36.4/MBits |
| Tld | .fr |
| Free wifi | 8/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 89% |
| Phone mobile data | $20 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type E, Type F |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 7:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon.fr |
| Supermarket | Carrefour |
| Pharmacy | Pharmacie Monge |
| Drugstore | Monoprix |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | No |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 8/10 |
| Bars | 9/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 7/10 |
| Public Parks | 9/10 |
| Swimming | 8/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Escargot | Snails cooked in garlic butter | 12-15 |
| French Onion Soup | A hearty soup made with onions, beef broth, and croutons | 8-10 |
| Coq au Vin | Chicken braised in red wine with mushrooms and bacon | 18-22 |
| Bouillabaisse | A seafood stew made with fish, shellfish, and vegetables | 25-30 |
| Crêpes | Thin pancakes that can be filled with sweet or savory ingredients | 10-12 |
| Macarons | Delicate cookies made with almond flour and buttercream filling | 2-3 |
| Éclair | An elongated pastry filled with cream and topped with chocolate glaze | 5-7 |
| Croissant | A flaky pastry shaped like a crescent moon | 3-4 |
| Baguette | A long, thin loaf of bread | 2-3 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Wine | France is known for its wine, with a wide variety of regions and grapes to choose from. | $10-$50 |
| Champagne | A sparkling wine made in the Champagne region of France. | $40-$100 |
| Cognac | A brandy made from grapes grown in the Cognac region of France. | $30-$100 |
| Armagnac | A brandy made from grapes grown in the Armagnac region of France. | $20-$50 |
| Calvados | An apple brandy made in the Normandy region of France. | $20-$40 |
| Pastis | An anise-flavored liqueur. | $10-$20 |
| Kir | A white wine aperitif made with crème de cassis. | $10-$15 |
| Kir Royale | A white wine aperitif made with crème de cassis and topped with champagne. | $12-$18 |
| Mimosa | A cocktail made with champagne and orange juice. | $10-$15 |
| Bellini | A cocktail made with champagne and peach puree. | $12-$18 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Eiffel Tower Keychain | A small metal keychain with the Eiffel Tower design | €5-10 |
| Louvre Museum Postcard | A postcard with a famous painting from the Louvre Museum | €2-5 |
| Beret | A traditional French hat | €15-25 |
| Macaron | A delicious French pastry | €2-3 per piece |
| Wine | A bottle of French wine | €10-50 |
| Cheese | A selection of French cheeses | €5-15 per piece |
| Perfume | A bottle of French perfume | €50-100 |
| Lavender | A bunch of dried lavender | €5-10 |
| Soap | A bar of French soap | €5-10 |
| Tapestry | A small tapestry with a French design | €20-50 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the beginning of the new year |
| Easter Monday | March or April | Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Celebrates the contributions of workers |
| Victory Day | May 8 | Commemorates the Allied victory in World War II |
| Ascension Day | May or June | Celebrates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven |
| Whit Monday | May or June | Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles |
| Bastille Day | July 14 | Commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789 |
| Assumption Day | August 15 | Celebrates the assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven |
| All Saints’ Day | November 1 | Honors all Christian saints |
| Armistice Day | November 11 | Commemorates the end of World War I |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Le Monde |
| Online news | Le Monde.fr |
| Tv | TF1 |
| Radio | RTL |