Cost of living in Grenoble, France vs Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Grenoble (France) is 11% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 ($18) | $13 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $8 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.47 ($7) | $4.42 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.28 ($1.54) | $0.59 | + 161% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.58 ($4.32) | $2.17 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.72 ($3.29) | $3.69 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 ($10) | $5.97 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.97 ($2.38) | $3.05 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 ($1.55) | $1.38 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.17 ($2.62) | $3.58 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.49 ($7) | $15 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.96 ($2.37) | $2.29 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 ($1.46) | $1.98 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Grenoble (France) is 14% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,208 ($1,458) | $1,637 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €919 ($1,109) | $1,036 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €102 ($123) | $160 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €691 ($835) | $1,072 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €536 ($647) | $727 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €62 ($74) | $82 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 ($31) | $43 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €341 ($412) | $263 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €67 ($81) | $124 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 ($13) | $10 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 ($17) | $19 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Grenoble (France) is 24% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 ($106) | $47 | + 125% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 ($42) | $43 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 ($102) | $75 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 ($113) | $113 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Grenoble (France) is 27% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,591 ($29,686) | $24,220 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 ($1.68) | $0.60 | + 181% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €56 ($67) | $59 | + 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 ($17) | $17 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Grenoble (France) is 34% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.30 ($5.19) | $9 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 ($12) | $22 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 ($29) | $102 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 ($9) | $7 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.02 ($3.65) | $3.39 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.66 ($4.42) | $3.89 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.48 ($1.79) | $3.39 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.21 ($2.67) | $1.59 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 ($23) | $20 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Grenoble (France) is 9% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 ($44) | $47 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 ($26) | $25 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 ($53) | $111 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 ($68) | $93 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($9) | $9 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.49 ($4.21) | $5.32 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 ($7) | $5.32 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €473 ($571) | $429 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 ($0.28) | $0.19 | + 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 ($55) | $35 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 ($9) | $6 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 264 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Grenoble (France) is 4% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States)
For example, you would need at least $5,516 (€4,569) in Grenoble to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $5,300 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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