- Cost of Living
- France
- United States
- Nantes
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nantes, France compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nantes (France) is 7% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 ($16) | $12 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $7 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 ($7) | $4.77 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.94 ($1.05) | $0.76 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.78 ($3.10) | $2.19 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.29 ($2.56) | $3.35 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($7) | $5.58 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.96 ($2.19) | $2.99 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 ($1.56) | $1.37 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.74 ($1.94) | $2.47 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.40 ($6) | $14 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.07 ($2.31) | $1.94 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.98 ($1.09) | $1.74 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Nantes (France) is 1% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,118 ($1,249) | $1,352 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €856 ($956) | $811 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 ($169) | $155 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €636 ($711) | $857 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €523 ($585) | $553 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €70 ($78) | $99 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 ($33) | $35 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €438 ($489) | $360 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 ($103) | $88 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 ($14) | $9 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 ($17) | $13 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Nantes (France) is 14% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 ($97) | $41 | + 140% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €24 ($27) | $32 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 ($88) | $69 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 ($103) | $89 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Nantes (France) is 28% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,762 ($23,190) | $23,333 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 ($1.47) | $0.56 | + 163% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 ($51) | $43 | + 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 ($22) | $14 | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Nantes (France) is 33% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 ($7) | $6 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.19 ($3.56) | $11 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €23 ($26) | $72 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.04 ($5.63) | $7 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.68 ($3.00) | $2.96 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.81 ($4.25) | $4.51 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 ($1.87) | $3.04 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.98 ($2.21) | $1.90 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 ($22) | $15 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Nantes (France) is 29% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 ($32) | $29 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($18) | $21 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €104 ($117) | $143 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 ($56) | $61 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($9) | $8 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.40 ($2.68) | $4.10 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.84 ($5.41) | $4.92 | + 10% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €182 ($203) | $146 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 ($0.28) | $0.88 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 ($42) | $44 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 ($8) | $6 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 343 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Nantes (France) is about the same as in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,700
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $3,642
(€3,260)
in Nantes.
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