Cost of living in Saint-Étienne (France) is about the same as in Akita (Japan)
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Saint-Étienne (France) is about the same as in Akita (Japan) | ||||
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Saint-Étienne | Akita | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (¥2,305) | ¥2,704 | - 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (¥1,395) | ¥901 | + 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.64 (¥760) | ¥1,292 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 (¥166) | ¥186 | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.32 (¥707) | ¥264 | + 168% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.88 (¥308) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.10 (¥180) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ¥300 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (¥1,508) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.80 (¥295) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.03 (¥169) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Saint-Étienne (France) is about the same as in Akita (Japan) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €706 (¥115,473) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ¥85,000 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 (¥21,310) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €512 (¥83,803) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €76 (¥12,481) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (¥4,444) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥750 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €52 (¥8,589) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Saint-Étienne (France) is about the same as in Akita (Japan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €107 (¥17,441) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €200 (¥32,725) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in Saint-Étienne (France) is 12% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,515,220 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.71 (¥279) | ¥161 | + 73% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (¥6,204) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Saint-Étienne (France) is about the same as in Akita (Japan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €22 (¥3,602) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Saint-Étienne (France) is about the same as in Akita (Japan) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (¥5,409) | ¥5,000 | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥4,000 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (¥6,620) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (¥1,387) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.92 (¥314) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.24 (¥694) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (¥1,468) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 4% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 25 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2024.
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