- Demand for AC increased due to severe heat in Europe.
- AC in France is four times more expensive than in India.
- More than a lakh to buy a split AC there.
- Demand for AC in Europe to double by 2050 due to extreme heat.
AC Price in France: Heat has wreaked havoc in many European countries like France, Germany, Spain and Belgium. In these countries which are generally considered cold, the temperature has crossed 40 degrees. Many people have died due to the severe heat. To get relief, people are buying ACs in a hurry. Due to this, not only has the demand for ACs increased but their prices have also started touching the sky. If compared with India, getting cool air from AC is quite expensive in France. Let us know how much money one has to spend to buy an AC in France as compared to India.
How much does AC cost in India?
There are many options available in India including window and split AC and their price may vary depending on the brand, energy rating, capacity. If seen as an average, the price of 1.5 ton inverter AC ranges from Rs 30,000 to Rs 50,000. This includes the cost of the unit as well as the installation. If a model with higher capacity and higher energy rating is purchased, its price increases accordingly.
How expensive is it to install AC in France?
Like India, people in France too are buying portable, window and split ACs etc. If we talk about price, buying an AC in France can be a hassle. According to reports, the price of portable AC here ranges from around 200-750 Euro (approximately Rs 22,000-82,000). It does not require installation, hence the cost is saved. If we talk about split AC, one unit may cost Rs 1-2 lakh in France. Apart from this, the installation cost can also be around Rs 20,000. This means that for an AC that is available in India for a maximum of Rs 50,000, one may have to pay almost 4 times more in France.
Demand for AC is increasing rapidly
WHO says that Europe remains the fastest warming continent in the world and the temperature here is increasing at twice the rate of the global average. Heat waves that used to come here once in decades are now coming every year and crores of people are being affected by it. Due to the continuously increasing heat, the demand for AC is also increasing here. The International Energy Agency estimates that the demand for air conditioning in Europe will double by 2050.
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