- Cost of Living
- France
- United States
- Tours
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tours, France compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tours (France) is 27% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 ($16) | $12 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $7 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.58 ($5.28) | $4.77 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 ($1.21) | $0.76 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.87 ($4.46) | $2.19 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 ($2.55) | $3.35 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 ($11) | $5.58 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.80 ($2.07) | $2.99 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.42 ($2.79) | $1.37 | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $2.47 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.29 ($6) | $14 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.50 ($2.88) | $1.94 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.27 ($2.62) | $1.74 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Tours (France) is 10% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €995 ($1,147) | $1,352 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $811 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $155 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €717 ($827) | $857 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €470 ($542) | $553 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $99 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €50 ($58) | $35 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $360 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 ($231) | $88 | + 161% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 ($14) | $9 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 ($23) | $13 | + 74% | |
| Clothes | + 98% | |||
| Clothes in Tours (France) is 98% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €107 ($124) | $41 | + 204% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 ($37) | $32 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €150 ($173) | $69 | + 151% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €250 ($288) | $89 | + 226% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Tours (France) is 24% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,134 ($32,447) | $23,333 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 ($1.43) | $0.56 | + 156% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 ($42) | $43 | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Tours (France) is 11% more expensive 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) | - | $72 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.00 ($4.61) | $2.96 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 ($2.88) | $4.51 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.04 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 ($2.31) | $1.90 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 ($21) | $15 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Tours (France) is 19% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 ($42) | $29 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 ($23) | $21 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $143 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 ($60) | $61 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 ($13) | $8 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.91 ($4.51) | $4.10 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 ($5.77) | $4.92 | + 17% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €183 ($211) | $146 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.88 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 ($46) | $44 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 ($8) | $6 | + 38% | |
| 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 230 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
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 $4,494
(€3,896)
in Tours
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,700
in Akron, Ohio.
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