The chart below shows the trend chart of Euro and RMB in the past month:
The following is a brief introduction to the financial and commodity prices of French banks for currency exchange and price understanding, for reference only:
1. Bank of France:
The main commercial bank in France is BNP Paribas (BNP? Paribas), Industrial Bank (Société? Générale), Agricultural Credit Bank (Crédit? Agricultural University. Bank of China, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China Construction Bank, HSBC, Barclays Bank, Deutsche Bank? Banks), Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), UBS Group AG (UBS) and other foreign banks have business networks in France.
France is one of the countries with developed banking in Europe, and using credit cards has become the most important payment method for local people's daily shopping consumption. VISA, MasterCard and UnionPay cards issued in China can be widely used locally, but at present, you don't need to enter a password when paying. Please take good care of it and report the loss immediately if it is lost. Consumption in France can also be paid in cash, but for safety reasons, it is recommended not to carry a lot of cash.
2. Product price:
1, product
France is the second largest exporter of agricultural products in the world, the largest agricultural producer in the European Union and the exporter of agricultural and sideline products. It produces vegetables, fruits, meat and aquatic products, especially wine and cheese.
2. Price
Retail price of major foods (latest average price of major foods, weight unit: kg, currency unit: Euro)
France's energy supply is sufficient, the cost of water and electricity is relatively low, and the price of residential electricity is lower than that of industrial enterprises. At present, the average water consumption of residents is 3.33 euros per cubic meter, and the average electricity consumption in peak period is 0. 15 euros per kwh. The standard tax rate of goods and services in France is 20% of their net price. %。
In addition, introduce French customs and taboos, so that China citizens who go to France can understand the local customs:
I. Religious belief
The main religion in France is Catholicism, followed by Christianity, Islam, Orthodox Church and Judaism. There are more than 50 million Catholics and Christians and about 530,000 Orthodox Christians. There are about 5 million Muslims, 750,000 of whom are concentrated in Paris. There are about 500 thousand Jews, mainly concentrated in Paris.
Second, holidays.
New Year's Day: 65438+1October1; Easter: it changes every year according to the Roman calendar (usually between March 22 and April 25); International Labor Day: May1; Jesus ascensiontide: Forty days after Easter, usually on Thursday; Victory Day of World War II: May 8; National Day: July14; Our Lady ascensiontide: August 15 (Catholic), August 27th (Orthodox); Halloween:165438+1October1; Armistice Day of World War I: 1 1: 0 1: 00: Christmas Day: 65438+February 25th-26th.
Third, common etiquette.
In French social occasions, shaking hands is generally a courtesy. Usually the woman reaches out to the man first, the elder reaches out to the younger generation, and the superior reaches out to the lower level. Men and women are familiar with each other, and women tend to stick their cheeks instead of shaking hands. When talking, you can get close to each other to show goodwill, don't discuss vulgar content, and avoid asking personal privacy and political topics such as income, address, age, marital status, children's status, etc.
When accepting gifts, you should open the package in person and express your affection.
Fourth, the main taboos
Corporate bogey 13 and dark green (Nazi uniform color), bogey peacock, crane, bat, tortoise and spades.
Knives, swords, tableware and articles with obvious advertising signs should not be chosen as gifts. Men should not give perfume to ordinary women.
Verb (abbreviation of verb) gives special hints.
The French love cocks, which are regarded as ornamental and economic. More importantly, they like their brave and tenacious character and special ability to distinguish the morning light, and regard them as a symbol of "light".
Iris is a French flower. The French believe that iris is the pride of the nation, a symbol of power and a symbol of the country.
Legal persons love blue and think that blue is the color of "tranquility" and "loyalty"; I like pink, too I think pink is a positive color and gives people a feeling of joy.
communication power supply
The power supply voltage is 220 volts and the cycle frequency is 50 Hz. The plug is usually a two-pin round plug (German standard). Passengers are advised to prepare German standard plugs or tourist universal plugs.
Telephone and international and domestic telephone calls are as follows:
Call landlines in France: call landlines directly, such as 0 1 23 45 67 89.
Call domestic mobile phone in France: directly call the mobile phone number, such as 06 78 90 12 34.
For international calls, dial 00+ country code+area code+landline number (for local calls in Beijing, dial 00+86+ 10+ landline number).
For international calls, dial 00+ country code+mobile phone number (for Beijing mobile phone, dial 00+86+ mobile phone number).
If you call France from abroad, you need to dial the French country code: 00 33 before the number.
Internet situation: France has popularized the Internet, with normal network speed, free Internet access in most hotels and universal coverage of wifi. Through various public service websites and smart phone applications, the public can easily order air tickets and train tickets online and on their mobile phones, and inquire about weather and road information. Mobile phone users who have handled GSM roaming service in China can directly access the network in France, and the SIM card system in France is compatible with China.
Reference: Sina Finance Network? People's Republic of China (PRC) Foreign Ministry China Consular Service Network? Jing ICP Bei No.06038296 Wang11kloc-0/05002097