- Cost of Living
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- Brest
- Albury
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brest, France compared to Albury, Australia
Currency:
Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Brest (France) is 11% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (AU$20) | AU$17 | + 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$9 | + 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.50 (AU$9) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 (AU$2.27) | AU$1.50 | + 51% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.00 (AU$4.82) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.33 (AU$3.75) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (AU$10) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.62 (AU$4.21) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.13 (AU$3.42) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.75 (AU$4.42) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (AU$10) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.02 (AU$3.24) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (AU$2.41) | - | - | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in Brest (France) is 31% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €770 (AU$1,238) | AU$1,271 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €583 (AU$938) | AU$2,559 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €124 (AU$199) | AU$645 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €438 (AU$703) | AU$1,290 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €367 (AU$589) | AU$860 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €240 (AU$386) | AU$215 | + 79% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (AU$43) | AU$55 | - 22% | |
40” flat screen TV | €350 (AU$563) | AU$668 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (AU$153) | AU$100 | + 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (AU$11) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (AU$24) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in Brest (France) is 14% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 (AU$139) | AU$100 | + 39% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €42 (AU$67) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (AU$140) | AU$90 | + 56% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 (AU$149) | AU$150 | - 1% | |
Transportation | + 80% | |||
Transportation in Brest (France) is 80% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (AU$32,148) | AU$25,000 | + 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (AU$2.28) | AU$1.31 | + 74% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (AU$59) | AU$20 | + 195% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Brest (France) is 5% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (AU$10) | AU$15 | - 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €22 (AU$35) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (AU$35) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Brest (France) is 4% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (AU$56) | AU$47 | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (AU$25) | AU$33 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (AU$64) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (AU$81) | AU$100 | - 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (AU$13) | AU$16 | - 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.25 (AU$5.22) | AU$5.00 | + 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.70 (AU$8) | AU$4.00 | + 89% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (AU$54) | AU$52 | + 3% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (AU$12) | AU$20 | - 42% | |
TOTAL | + 2% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.607
AUD
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Brest (France) is about the same as in Albury (Australia)
For example, you would need at least AU$3,772
(€2,347)
in Brest
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
AU$3,700
in Albury.
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