Cost of living comparison between Clermont-Ferrand (France) and Charlotte (United States)
| Food | 17% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Clermont-Ferrand (France) is 17% more expensive than in Charlotte (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €13.67 ($17.38) | $11.56 | 50% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 ($10.17) | $5.62 | 81% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €4 ($5.09) | $4.94 | 3% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.60 ($2.03) | $2.44 | 17% |
| 12 eggs, large | €4 ($5.09) | $2.35 | 117% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4 ($5.09) | $5.33 | 5% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.83 ($3.60) | $4.21 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 ($3.18) | $3.53 | 10% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €1.75 ($2.23) | $4.07 | 45% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €1 ($1.27) | $2.08 | 39% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4 ($5.09) | $18.33 | 72% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.83 ($2.33) | $1.63 | 43% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 ($1.57) | $1.37 | 14% |
| Housing | 27% | ||
| Housing in Clermont-Ferrand (France) is 27% cheaper than in Charlotte (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €800 ($1,017) | $1,267 | 20% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €67 ($85) | $218 | 61% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €16.67 ($21) | $42 | 50% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €399 ($507) | $603 | 16% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €70 ($89) | $90 | 1% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $12.74 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $33 | - |
| Clothes | 78% | ||
| Clothes in Clermont-Ferrand (France) is 78% more expensive than in Charlotte (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €120 ($153) | $43 | 257% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €55 ($70) | $43 | 64% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €73 ($92) | $76 | 22% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €70 ($89) | $81 | 10% |
| Transportation | 11% | ||
| Transportation in Clermont-Ferrand (France) is 11% more expensive than in Charlotte (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €17,695 ($22,499) | $20,982 | 7% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 ($1.67) | $1.06 | 59% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €44 ($56) | $55 | 2% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | $16.14 | - |
| Personal Care | 9% | ||
| Personal Care in Clermont-Ferrand (France) is 9% cheaper than in Charlotte (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | - | $7.12 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3 ($3.81) | $6.14 | 38% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $2.75 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.97 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 ($1.91) | $3.33 | 43% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.33 ($1.70) | $2.69 | 37% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19.33 ($25) | $18.07 | 36% |
| Entertainment | 13% | ||
| Entertainment in Clermont-Ferrand (France) is 13% more expensive than in Charlotte (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 ($49) | $36 | 36% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 ($15.26) | $18.41 | 17% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $64 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €68 ($86) | $70 | 22% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9.50 ($12.08) | $8.08 | 50% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €2 ($2.54) | $4.63 | 45% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €3 ($3.81) | $4 | 5% |
| iPod nano 8GB (6th generation) | €300 ($381) | $130 | 193% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 ($0.13) | $0.70 | 82% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €44 ($56) | $42 | 34% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €6 ($7.63) | $4.89 | 56% |
| TOTAL | 3% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,135 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2012.
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Cost of living in Clermont-Ferrand (France) is about the same as in Charlotte (United States)
For example, you would need at least $2,464
(€1,938)
in Clermont-Ferrand
to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with
$2,400
in Charlotte.