- Cost of Living
- France
- United States
- Tours
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tours, France compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tours (France) is 25% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 ($15) | $12 | + 28% | |
| 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 ($5.15) | $4.05 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.05 ($1.18) | $0.78 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.87 ($4.35) | $2.85 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 ($2.48) | $3.22 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €10 ($11) | $5.59 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.80 ($2.02) | $2.99 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.42 ($2.72) | $1.24 | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $2.14 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.29 ($5.94) | $13 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.50 ($2.81) | $1.86 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.27 ($2.55) | $1.73 | + 47% | |
| 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 ($1,118) | $1,273 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $785 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $154 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €717 ($806) | $830 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €470 ($528) | $542 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $99 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €50 ($56) | $36 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $370 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €200 ($225) | $98 | + 130% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 ($13) | $8 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 ($22) | $13 | + 70% | |
| 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 ($120) | $39 | + 205% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €32 ($36) | $32 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €150 ($169) | $68 | + 149% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €250 ($281) | $86 | + 227% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Tours (France) is 21% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,134 ($31,605) | $22,864 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 ($1.40) | $0.56 | + 148% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 ($40) | $43 | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $11 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Tours (France) is 10% 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) | - | $13 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $75 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.00 ($4.49) | $3.00 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 ($2.81) | $4.28 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $2.87 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 ($2.25) | $1.93 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 ($20) | $15 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Tours (France) is 11% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 ($41) | $30 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 ($23) | $20 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $137 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 ($58) | $62 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 ($13) | $8 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.91 ($4.39) | $3.99 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 ($5.62) | $5.02 | + 12% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €183 ($205) | $149 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.88 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 ($45) | $55 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 ($8) | $6 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 194 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tours (France) is 19% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, you would need at least $4,460
(€3,971)
in Tours
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,750
in Akron, Ohio.
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