- Cost of Living
- France
- United States
- Nantes
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nantes, France compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nantes (France) is 11% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 ($17) | $12 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $7 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.93 ($7) | $4.77 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 ($1.08) | $0.76 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.83 ($3.33) | $2.62 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 ($2.63) | $3.35 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 ($7) | $5.67 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.96 ($2.30) | $2.99 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.39 ($1.64) | $1.37 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.77 ($2.08) | $2.47 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.42 ($6) | $14 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.96 ($2.31) | $1.85 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 ($1.14) | $1.74 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Nantes (France) is 5% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,127 ($1,326) | $1,325 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €850 ($1,000) | $819 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €160 ($188) | $152 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €652 ($767) | $857 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €495 ($582) | $553 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €80 ($94) | $94 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 ($34) | $34 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €438 ($515) | $347 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €93 ($109) | $89 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 ($11) | $9 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 ($17) | $14 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Nantes (France) is 22% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 ($103) | $41 | + 153% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €24 ($28) | $34 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 ($97) | $69 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 ($108) | $94 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Nantes (France) is 36% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,762 ($24,414) | $23,032 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 ($1.50) | $0.55 | + 172% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €46 ($55) | $43 | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 ($23) | $14 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Nantes (France) is 32% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 ($7) | $6 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.19 ($3.75) | $11 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €23 ($27) | $72 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.04 ($5.92) | $7 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.57 ($3.03) | $2.96 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.81 ($4.48) | $4.51 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 ($1.97) | $3.04 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.98 ($2.33) | $1.90 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 ($23) | $15 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Nantes (France) is 23% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 ($34) | $29 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($20) | $21 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €104 ($123) | $143 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 ($59) | $61 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($9) | $8 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.44 ($2.86) | $4.10 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.08 ($5.97) | $4.92 | + 21% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €182 ($214) | $138 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 ($0.29) | $0.88 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 ($45) | $44 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 ($8) | $6 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 350 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Nantes (France) is 4% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, you would need at least $4,474
(€3,805)
in Nantes
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$4,300
in Akron, Ohio.
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