- Cost of Living
- France
- Netherlands
- Besançon
- Zwolle
- Comparison
Cost of living in Besançon, France compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Besançon (France) is 8% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 | €23 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 | €7 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.50 | €3.83 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 | €1.22 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.67 | €1.95 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 | €2.09 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.63 | €4.33 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.71 | €2.29 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 | €1.75 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 | €0.70 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €3.86 | €4.50 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.00 | €2.50 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 | €0.87 | + 46% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Besançon (France) is 40% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €727 | €1,149 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €700 | €1,167 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €130 | €225 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,100 | €2,000 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €450 | €1,311 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €80 | €70 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €34 | €37 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6.00 | €10 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €15 | - | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Besançon (France) is 22% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €45 | €85 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 | €37 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €119 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €104 | - | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Besançon (France) is 60% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €23,835 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.30 | €1.72 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 | €147 | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Besançon (France) is 16% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 | €5.00 | ||
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €23 | €24 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.00 | €3.23 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.63 | €2.23 | + 153% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €1.90 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €0.90 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 | €1.75 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 | €25 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Besançon (France) is 2% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 | €41 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 | €21 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €49 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 | €90 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 | €8 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 | €3.00 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 | €3.71 | + 44% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 | €21 | + 144% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 | €6 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 84 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 29, 2017.
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Cost of living in Besançon (France) is 34% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,100
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €2,041
in Besançon.
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