- Cost of Living
- France
- United States
- Brest
- New York City
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Brest (France) and New York City (United States)
| Food | 9% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brest (France) is 9% more expensive than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €20 ($26) | $14.51 | 78% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7.15 ($9.21) | $7.56 | 22% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €5 ($6.44) | $5.30 | 22% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2 ($2.58) | $2.78 | 7% |
| 12 eggs, large | €2 ($2.58) | $3.50 | 26% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2 ($2.58) | $5.15 | 50% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 ($10.31) | $6.55 | 57% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.65 ($3.41) | $4.45 | 23% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €2 ($2.58) | $4.70 | 45% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €3 ($3.86) | $2.65 | 46% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7.50 ($9.66) | $17.12 | 44% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2 ($2.58) | $2.35 | 9% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2 ($2.58) | $2.94 | 12% |
| Housing | 64% | ||
| Housing in Brest (France) is 64% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €750 ($966) | $3,695 | 74% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 ($129) | $162 | 20% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €30 ($39) | $53 | 28% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €500 ($644) | $779 | 17% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €150 ($193) | $161 | 20% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 ($12.88) | $12.25 | 5% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 ($26) | $23 | 14% |
| Clothes | 109% | ||
| Clothes in Brest (France) is 109% more expensive than in New York City (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €90 ($116) | $59 | 95% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €80 ($103) | $40 | 155% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €100 ($129) | $92 | 40% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €150 ($193) | $118 | 63% |
| Transportation | 31% | ||
| Transportation in Brest (France) is 31% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 ($25,764) | $27,674 | 7% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 ($1.87) | $1.06 | 77% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €43 ($55) | $107 | 49% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | $16.78 | - |
| Personal Care | 3% | ||
| Personal Care in Brest (France) is 3% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | - | $13.24 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $8.07 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $4.92 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.78 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $4.29 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $4.28 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 ($26) | $30 | 14% |
| Entertainment | 32% | ||
| Entertainment in Brest (France) is 32% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 ($39) | $51 | 25% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($21) | $26 | 22% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $301 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €40 ($52) | $115 | 55% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $13.95 | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €1.50 ($1.93) | $4.46 | 57% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €3.25 ($4.19) | $6.19 | 32% |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | $157 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.34 | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €35 ($45) | $98 | 54% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €6.30 ($8.12) | $12.37 | 34% |
| TOTAL | 34% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,210 prices entered by 845 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$12,500
in New York City
you would need to make just about $8,253
(€6,407)
in Brest.