Cost of living in Nantes (France) is 16% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States)
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| Food in Nantes (France) is 27% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nantes (France) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €14 ($17) | $13 | 33% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €8 ($10) | $7 | 35% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €7 ($8) | $3.27 | 144% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €1.18 ($1.42) | $0.80 | 78% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €3.01 ($3.60) | $2.02 | 78% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.45 ($2.94) | $2.93 | 0% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €7 ($8) | $5.55 | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €2.80 ($3.35) | $3.27 | 3% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.81 ($2.16) | $1.63 | 32% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.76 ($2.11) | $2.07 | 2% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €6 ($8) | $14 | 47% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €2.23 ($2.67) | $1.70 | 57% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.25 ($1.49) | $1.91 | 22% |
| Housing in Nantes (France) is 6% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
| Nantes (France) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,278 ($1,530) | $1,253 | 22% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €850 ($1,018) | $936 | 9% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €167 ($200) | $166 | 21% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €670 ($802) | $989 | 19% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €506 ($606) | $769 | 21% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €91 ($109) | $96 | 14% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €24 ($29) | $48 | 40% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €412 ($494) | $299 | 65% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €105 ($125) | $96 | 30% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €9 ($11) | $12 | 9% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €14 ($16) | $20 | 19% |
| Clothes in Nantes (France) is 40% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
| Nantes (France) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €95 ($114) | $42 | 168% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €29 ($34) | $33 | 3% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €95 ($113) | $82 | 38% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €96 ($115) | $103 | 12% |
| Transportation in Nantes (France) is 48% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
| Nantes (France) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €21,053 ($25,213) | $21,300 | 18% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.30 ($1.56) | $0.58 | 169% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €55 ($66) | $48 | 36% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €22 ($26) | $13 | 94% |
| Personal Care in Nantes (France) is 32% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
| Nantes (France) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €5.75 ($7) | $7 | 5% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €10 ($12) | $8 | 42% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €24 ($29) | $131 | 78% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €4.55 ($5.45) | $5.89 | 7% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €2.81 ($3.36) | $2.89 | 16% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €3.31 ($3.96) | $4.96 | 20% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.53 ($1.83) | $3.10 | 41% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €2.04 ($2.44) | $1.56 | 56% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €19 ($22) | $17 | 30% |
| Entertainment in Nantes (France) is 21% more expensive than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||
| Nantes (France) | Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €32 ($39) | $44 | 12% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €19 ($22) | $21 | 5% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €50 ($60) | $124 | 52% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €50 ($60) | $53 | 13% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €8 ($10) | $10 | 1% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €2.47 ($2.95) | $4.89 | 40% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €6 ($7) | $4.21 | 78% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €448 ($537) | $432 | 24% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.23 ($0.28) | $0.11 | 166% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €37 ($44) | $34 | 30% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €8 ($9) | $6 | 47% |
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For example, you would need at least $4,645 (€3,879) in Nantes to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,000 in Memphis, Tennessee.