- Cost of Living
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- Besançon
- Aguadilla
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Cost of living in Besançon, France compared to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Currency:
Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Besançon (France) is 9% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 ($18) | $8 | + 118% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 ($10) | $7 | + 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.50 ($5.50) | $5.32 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 ($1.04) | $1.72 | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.67 ($4.48) | $2.63 | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 ($2.44) | $4.77 | - 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.63 ($7) | $3.50 | + 96% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.71 ($2.08) | $3.26 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 ($1.92) | $5.18 | - 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 ($1.15) | $2.00 | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €3.86 ($4.72) | $15 | - 69% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.00 ($2.44) | $1.28 | + 90% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 ($1.54) | $1.13 | + 37% | |
Housing | + 1% | |||
Housing in Besançon (France) is 1% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €783 ($957) | $1,135 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €700 ($856) | $652 | + 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 ($159) | $283 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €975 ($1,192) | $602 | + 98% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €450 ($550) | $472 | + 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €80 ($98) | $100 | - 2% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €34 ($41) | $50 | - 16% | |
40” flat screen TV | - | $300 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $107 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6.00 ($7) | $19 | - 62% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $9 | - | |
Clothes | + 19% | |||
Clothes in Besançon (France) is 19% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €45 ($55) | $37 | + 50% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 ($37) | $30 | + 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $80 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $75 | - | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Besançon (France) is 17% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.25 ($1.52) | $0.62 | + 144% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €36 ($44) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Besançon (France) is 12% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 ($6) | $6 | - 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 ($11) | $8 | + 38% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €23 ($28) | $43 | - 35% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.00 ($4.89) | $3.99 | + 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.63 ($7) | $3.74 | + 84% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $3.99 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $2.99 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 ($2.20) | $1.99 | + 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 ($20) | $12 | + 69% | |
Entertainment | + 37% | |||
Entertainment in Besançon (France) is 37% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 ($49) | $42 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 ($22) | $13 | + 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $18 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 ($73) | $57 | + 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($8) | $4.75 | + 69% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 ($4.89) | $3.25 | + 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 ($7) | $1.94 | + 236% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 ($61) | $28 | + 122% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 ($9) | $4.78 | + 79% | |
TOTAL | + 13% |

These prices were last updated on March 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Besançon (France) is 13% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico)
For example, you would need at least $3,617
(€2,959)
in Besançon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,200
in Aguadilla.
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