- Cost of Living
- France
- United States
- Tours
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tours, France compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tours (France) is 22% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 ($17) | $13 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 ($9) | $7 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.33 ($5.37) | $4.41 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 ($1.25) | $0.85 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.03 ($3.75) | $2.58 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.29 ($2.83) | $3.45 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 ($10) | $5.74 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.04 ($2.53) | $3.12 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.13 ($2.64) | $1.64 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $2.75 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 ($6) | $13 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.45 ($3.04) | $1.83 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.61 ($2.00) | $1.55 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Tours (France) is 13% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €925 ($1,146) | $1,022 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €650 ($805) | $769 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €125 ($155) | $158 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €675 ($836) | $885 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €448 ($554) | $563 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €65 ($81) | $99 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €40 ($49) | $32 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €350 ($434) | $356 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 ($164) | $85 | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($10) | $8 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 ($20) | $15 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Tours (France) is 78% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €98 ($122) | $38 | + 221% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 ($45) | $36 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €110 ($136) | $70 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €195 ($242) | $95 | + 154% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Tours (France) is 35% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,134 ($34,858) | $22,205 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 ($1.60) | $0.61 | + 162% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 ($45) | $43 | + 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Tours (France) is 15% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $6 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $11 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 ($31) | $61 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.00 ($4.96) | $3.06 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 ($3.10) | $4.18 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 ($1.49) | $3.23 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 ($2.48) | $1.43 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 ($25) | $16 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Tours (France) is 14% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 ($54) | $32 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 ($26) | $19 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 ($74) | $139 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 ($70) | $66 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($10) | $7 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 ($3.72) | $4.41 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.75 ($4.65) | $5.01 | - 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $433 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 ($50) | $46 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 ($9) | $6 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 335 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tours (France) is 21% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, you would need at least $3,743
(€3,021)
in Tours
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,100
in Akron, Ohio.
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