- Cost of Living
- France
- France
- Paris
- Limoges
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Paris (France) and Limoges (France)
| Food | 22% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paris (France) is 22% more expensive than in Limoges (France) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €16.93 | €20 | 15% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7.04 | €6.15 | 15% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €6.63 | €2 | 231% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 | €0.85 | 44% |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.39 | €2 | 70% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.83 | €2 | 41% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.70 | €5 | 34% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.83 | €2 | 41% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €2.70 | €2 | 35% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €1.60 | €1.50 | 7% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7.58 | €10 | 24% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 | €1.50 | 30% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.19 | €0.50 | 138% |
| Housing | 166% | ||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 166% more expensive than in Limoges (France) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €2,503 | €700 | 258% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 | €100 | 20% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €27 | €30 | 10% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €539 | €500 | 8% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €126 | €100 | 26% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 | €5 | 80% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12.77 | €13 | 2% |
| Clothes | 45% | ||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 45% more expensive than in Limoges (France) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €94 | €60 | 56% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €46 | €30 | 52% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €89 | €80 | 11% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €107 | €75 | 43% |
| Transportation | 92% | ||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 92% more expensive than in Limoges (France) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,986 | €16,000 | 37% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.63 | €1.60 | 2% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €63 | €20 | 217% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | €14.54 | - | - |
| Personal Care | 27% | ||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 27% more expensive than in Limoges (France) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €6.56 | €6 | 9% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.86 | €10 | 51% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.92 | €2 | 96% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.13 | €2 | 107% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.27 | €2 | 14% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.55 | €2 | 27% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 | €18 | 37% |
| Entertainment | 31% | ||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 31% more expensive than in Limoges (France) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 | €40 | 0% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 | €12 | 67% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €93 | €20 | 367% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €66 | €60 | 11% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12.03 | €6 | 101% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €4.03 | €3 | 34% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €5.40 | €3 | 80% |
| iPod nano 16GB | €156 | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.39 | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €93 | €40 | 132% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €6.51 | €7 | 7% |
| TOTAL | 75% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,714 prices entered by 470 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2013.
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For example, you would need at least €4,376
in Paris
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,500
in Limoges.