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Cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States compared to Angers, France
Currency:
Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Angers (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (€10) | €13 | - 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€5.51) | €10 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.32 (€2.69) | €10 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.13 (€0.92) | €1.80 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.35 (€2.72) | €3.50 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.22 (€2.62) | €2.53 | + 4% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.51 (€4.48) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.41 (€2.77) | €2.50 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.45 (€1.99) | €3.00 | - 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.33 (€1.89) | €1.70 | + 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (€15) | €3.75 | + 308% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.22 (€1.80) | €1.30 | + 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.46 (€2.00) | €1.14 | + 75% | |
Housing | + 39% | |||
Housing in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Angers (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,330 (€1,081) | €783 | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $884 (€718) | €617 | + 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $118 (€96) | €197 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $938 (€762) | €425 | + 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $698 (€567) | €350 | + 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $109 (€88) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $53 (€43) | €26 | + 66% | |
40” flat screen TV | $341 (€277) | €400 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (€73) | €60 | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€8) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 (€23) | €11 | + 107% | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Angers (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (€34) | €58 | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $66 (€54) | €40 | + 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (€68) | €75 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $71 (€58) | €100 | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Angers (France) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,798 (€16,082) | €14,500 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.69 (€0.56) | €1.27 | - 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (€29) | €32 | - 10% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 47% | |||
Personal Care in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Angers (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €4.00 | + 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $100 (€81) | €24 | + 238% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (€5.41) | €2.50 | + 117% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.49 (€2.84) | €3.75 | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (€5.09) | €3.10 | + 64% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.67 (€2.17) | €1.50 | + 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.94 (€1.57) | €3.50 | - 55% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (€14) | €23 | - 41% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 2% cheaper than in Angers (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (€31) | €31 | + 0% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $19 (€16) | €17 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $90 (€73) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (€54) | €45 | + 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (€6) | €7 | - 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.61 (€4.55) | €2.20 | + 107% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.19 (€3.40) | €5.00 | - 32% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (€348) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.33 (€0.27) | €0.30 | - 10% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (€40) | €38 | + 8% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.04 (€4.09) | €7 | - 42% | |
TOTAL | + 3% |

These prices were last updated on April 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is about the same as in Angers (France)
For example, you would need at least €2,582
($3,179)
in Lafayette, Louisiana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,500
in Angers.
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