- Cost of Living
- France
- United States
- Tours
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tours, France compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tours (France) is 32% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 ($16) | $12 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $6 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.58 ($5.44) | $4.43 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 ($1.25) | $0.81 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.87 ($4.60) | $2.24 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 ($2.63) | $3.41 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 ($12) | $5.82 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.80 ($2.14) | $2.99 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.42 ($2.88) | $1.37 | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $2.58 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.29 ($6) | $14 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.50 ($2.97) | $1.83 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.27 ($2.70) | $1.76 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Tours (France) is 14% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €995 ($1,183) | $1,248 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $819 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $157 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €717 ($853) | $885 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €470 ($559) | $563 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $99 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €50 ($59) | $33 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $347 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 ($238) | $83 | + 185% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 ($14) | $8 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 ($24) | $15 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Tours (France) is 90% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €107 ($127) | $38 | + 233% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 ($39) | $36 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €150 ($178) | $68 | + 161% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €250 ($297) | $94 | + 217% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Tours (France) is 31% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,134 ($33,441) | $22,686 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 ($1.48) | $0.56 | + 162% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 ($43) | $42 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $12 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Tours (France) is 12% 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) | - | $65 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.00 ($4.75) | $3.01 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 ($2.97) | $4.51 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.23 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 ($2.38) | $1.74 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 ($21) | $15 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Tours (France) is 15% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 ($43) | $30 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 ($24) | $20 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $138 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 ($61) | $64 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 ($14) | $7 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.91 ($4.65) | $4.10 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 ($5.94) | $4.89 | + 21% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | $482 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 ($48) | $45 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 ($9) | $5.92 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 236 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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/
EUR
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Cost of living in Tours (France) is 24% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, you would need at least $4,979
(€4,189)
in Tours
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$4,000
in Akron, Ohio.
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