- Cost of Living
- France
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- Saint-Étienne
- Albacete
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saint-Étienne, France compared to Albacete, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint-Étienne (France) is 44% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 | €11 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 | €6 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 | €3.38 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 | €2.61 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.53 | €1.93 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.80 | €1.63 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €12 | €5.67 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.30 | €1.68 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 | €1.38 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.66 | €1.05 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 | €3.38 | + 326% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.80 | €1.33 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.94 | €0.50 | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Saint-Étienne (France) is 5% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €733 | €600 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €545 | €450 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 | €90 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €463 | €388 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €340 | €333 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €60 | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 | €30 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €350 | €392 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €70 | €55 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.00 | €7 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 | €9 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Saint-Étienne (France) is 32% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 | €75 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 | €23 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 | €65 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €65 | - | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Saint-Étienne (France) is 10% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €16,993 | €22,500 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.20 | €1.20 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint-Étienne (France) is 24% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €6 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €3.00 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €23 | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €4.50 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.63 | €2.50 | + 125% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €3.75 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.20 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €1.50 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 | €9 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint-Étienne (France) is 3% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €18 | €21 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 | €14 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 | €54 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 | €32 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 | €5.00 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.40 | €1.63 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.87 | €3.32 | + 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.21 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €58 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 | €4.30 | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 93 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2018.
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Cost of living in Saint-Étienne (France) is 13% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,145
in Saint-Étienne
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,900
in Albacete.
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