Cost of living in Montpellier (France) is 5% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Stoke-on-Trent or in Montpellier? You can help!
Improve the prices for Stoke-on-Trent! Improve the prices for Montpellier!

This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 98 prices entered by 13 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
Food | + 46% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Montpellier (France) is 46% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Montpellier | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (£14) | £8 | + 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (£9) | £5.80 | + 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (£5.51) | £3.56 | + 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (£0.93) | £0.86 | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.02 (£4.35) | £2.33 | + 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.64 (£2.29) | £1.58 | + 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (£8) | £5.77 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (£2.03) | £1.49 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.18 (£1.89) | £0.72 | + 161% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.64 (£2.29) | £2.19 | + 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.22 (£1.93) | £1.79 | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.27 (£1.10) | £0.77 | + 43% | |
Housing | - 26% | |||
Housing in Montpellier (France) is 26% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Montpellier | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,187 (£1,029) | £1,319 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €832 (£721) | £939 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (£116) | £204 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €713 (£618) | £1,030 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €604 (£524) | £766 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €70 (£61) | £130 | - 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (£22) | £21 | + 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | €400 (£347) | £340 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (£91) | £75 | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (£8) | £6 | + 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (£10) | £10 | - 4% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Montpellier (France) is about the same as in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Montpellier | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (£78) | £68 | + 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (£28) | £35 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (£69) | £64 | + 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (£100) | £50 | + 99% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Montpellier (France) is 13% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Montpellier | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,490 (£21,234) | £18,006 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (£1.57) | £1.39 | + 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (£38) | £58 | - 35% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €26 (£23) | £13 | + 82% | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Montpellier (France) is 15% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Montpellier | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 (£4.61) | £2.41 | + 92% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (£9) | £9 | + 10% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (£21) | £124 | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.71 (£4.09) | £2.56 | + 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.27 (£3.70) | £1.28 | + 190% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.05 (£3.51) | £2.23 | + 57% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (£1.64) | £1.68 | - 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.60 (£2.26) | £1.14 | + 98% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (£19) | £10 | + 99% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Montpellier (France) is 5% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Montpellier | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (£33) | £22 | + 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (£17) | £16 | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 (£72) | £78 | - 7% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (£47) | £52 | - 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (£8) | £7 | + 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.77 (£3.27) | £2.85 | + 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.69 (£4.93) | £3.62 | + 36% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €507 (£440) | £324 | + 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (£0.19) | £0.37 | - 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (£37) | £21 | + 81% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (£9) | £11 | - 18% | |
![]() |
TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.867
GBP
/
EUR
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in London is 35% more expensive than in Tel Aviv
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 14% more expensive than in Moscow
- Cost of living in Paris is 10% more expensive than in Omaha, Nebraska
- Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Santiago, Chile is 6% cheaper than in Mexico City
- Cost of living in Abu Dhabi is 10% cheaper than in Dubai
- Cost of living in João Pessoa is about the same as in Londrina
- Cost of living in Toronto is 25% cheaper than in New York City
- Cost of living in Oporto is 13% cheaper than in Lisbon
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 34% more expensive than in Bogotá
Compare other countries
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,700 in Stoke-on-Trent you would need to make just about £3,502 (€4,039) in Montpellier.
Do you live in Stoke-on-Trent? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
Prices recently added
- Hourly rate for babysitter services in Santo Domingo costs RD$ 450 (less than a minute ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Tabriz costs ﷼ 2,500,000 (22 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Tehran costs ﷼ 3,000,000 (35 minutes ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Madrid costs €30 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Calgary costs C$15 (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 liter of gasoline in Antwerp costs €1.80 (about 2 hours ago)