€5 in 1920
Life in 1920
In 1920, France's average annual wage was approximately €2,400. This means €5 represented roughly 0.1 weeks of average earnings — a modest expense. A loaf of bread cost approximately €0.35 and monthly rent was around €25.
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These calculations are estimates based on France's Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from INSEE (Institut National de la Statistique); Banque de France historical series; OECD. 1800–1960 uses French Franc values rescaled to Euro-equivalent purchasing power. Hyperinflation of WWI/WWII periods reflected. Results may differ from other inflation calculators. See our Methodology and Sources for full details.