Cost of living in Beauvais, France vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beauvais (France) is 8% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (AU$19) | AU$18 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (AU$12) | AU$12 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.60 (AU$5.56) | AU$5.27 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 (AU$1.37) | AU$1.48 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.34 (AU$5.16) | AU$5.06 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.99 (AU$3.07) | AU$4.83 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.05 (AU$6) | AU$6 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.89 (AU$2.92) | AU$4.57 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.68 (AU$4.14) | AU$3.19 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.68 (AU$5.68) | AU$5.70 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (AU$10) | AU$17 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.74 (AU$2.69) | AU$2.80 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.05 (AU$1.62) | AU$2.67 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Beauvais (France) is 45% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €840 (AU$1,297) | AU$2,894 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €630 (AU$973) | AU$2,147 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (AU$185) | AU$238 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €478 (AU$738) | AU$1,809 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €345 (AU$533) | AU$1,422 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €70 (AU$108) | AU$159 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (AU$40) | AU$46 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €349 (AU$539) | AU$354 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (AU$179) | AU$212 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (AU$18) | AU$12 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (AU$20) | AU$28 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Beauvais (France) is 14% more expensive than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €109 (AU$168) | AU$101 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (AU$59) | AU$59 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €67 (AU$103) | AU$129 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (AU$124) | AU$131 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Beauvais (France) is 59% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,262 (AU$34,383) | AU$27,303 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (AU$2.05) | AU$1.38 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €12 (AU$18) | AU$160 | - 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Beauvais (France) is about the same as in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$24 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | AU$72 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.43 (AU$3.75) | AU$7 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | AU$4.31 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.77 (AU$5.82) | AU$5.32 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.85 (AU$2.85) | AU$2.55 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €0.94 (AU$1.45) | AU$3.01 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (AU$37) | AU$36 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Beauvais (France) is 15% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (AU$60) | AU$51 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (AU$32) | AU$39 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 (AU$71) | AU$226 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (AU$74) | AU$78 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (AU$12) | AU$16 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.60 (AU$5.56) | AU$4.40 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.60 (AU$7) | AU$10 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$634 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €19 (AU$29) | AU$72 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | AU$33 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 962 prices entered by 139 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Beauvais (France) is 34% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,400 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$5,514 (€3,570) in Beauvais.
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