- Cost of Living
- France
- France
- Paris
- Nancy
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Paris (France) and Nancy (France)
| Food | 2% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paris (France) is 2% more expensive than in Nancy (France) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €16.32 | €13.50 | 21% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7.10 | €7.60 | 7% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €6.64 | €8 | 17% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 | €1.40 | 9% |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.42 | €3.50 | 2% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.91 | - | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.99 | €4 | 75% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.81 | €2.50 | 13% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €2.78 | €2 | 39% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €1.56 | €0.50 | 212% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7.63 | - | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.91 | €3 | 36% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 | €1.80 | 32% |
| Housing | 195% | ||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 195% more expensive than in Nancy (France) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €2,528 | €575 | 340% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 | €90 | 37% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €28 | €30 | 8% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €532 | €500 | 6% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €133 | - | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9.48 | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12.96 | €16 | 19% |
| Clothes | 4% | ||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 4% cheaper than in Nancy (France) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €94 | €103 | 9% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €50 | €50 | 1% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €89 | €100 | 11% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €109 | €110 | 1% |
| Transportation | 52% | ||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 52% more expensive than in Nancy (France) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,986 | €21,080 | 4% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.63 | €1.53 | 7% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €63 | €29 | 117% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | €13.89 | - | - |
| Personal Care | 1% | ||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 1% more expensive than in Nancy (France) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €6 | €10 | 40% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.88 | €5 | 2% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.00 | €4 | 0% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.23 | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.35 | €1 | 135% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.56 | €1 | 156% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 | €17 | 45% |
| Entertainment | 30% | ||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 30% more expensive than in Nancy (France) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 | €30 | 36% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19.90 | €17.50 | 14% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 | €17.50 | 445% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €67 | €45 | 50% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12.20 | €7.50 | 63% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €4.02 | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €5.48 | €3.50 | 56% |
| iPod nano 16GB | €155 | €80 | 94% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.39 | €0.33 | 17% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €90 | €90 | 1% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €6.46 | €7 | 8% |
| TOTAL | 58% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,595 prices entered by 460 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2013.
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Cost of living in Paris (France) is 58% more expensive than in Nancy (France)
For example, you would need at least €4,945
in Paris
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€3,125
in Nancy.