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Cost of living in Orléans, France compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
Food | + 29% | |||
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Food in Orléans (France) is 29% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 | €15 | + 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €9 | €7 | + 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 | €3.83 | + 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 | €1.22 | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.89 | €1.95 | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.51 | €2.09 | + 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.12 | €4.33 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.89 | €2.29 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.04 | €1.75 | + 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.74 | €0.70 | + 148% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €4.50 | + 68% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.26 | €2.50 | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 | €0.87 | + 54% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in Orléans (France) is 39% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €903 | €1,291 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €736 | €1,113 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €101 | €225 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €535 | €1,700 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €480 | €1,070 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €123 | €70 | + 76% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 | €31 | - 15% | |
40” flat screen TV | €370 | €450 | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 | €85 | + 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 | €10 | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 | €15 | - 4% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Orléans (France) is 13% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 | €85 | - 2% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 | €37 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 | €119 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 | €104 | + 6% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Orléans (France) is 50% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,000 | €24,992 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 | €1.68 | - 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €54 | €151 | - 64% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in Orléans (France) is 14% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.99 | €5.00 | - 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €23 | €24 | - 4% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.00 | €3.23 | - 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.46 | €2.23 | + 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.57 | €1.90 | + 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.91 | €0.90 | + 112% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.65 | €1.75 | + 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 | €25 | - 16% | |
Entertainment | - 0% | |||
Entertainment in Orléans (France) is 0% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 | €41 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 | €21 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 | €49 | + 22% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 | €90 | - 34% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €8 | ||
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 | €3.00 | ||
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 | €3.71 | + 62% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €579 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.30 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 | €20 | + 122% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 | €7 | + 2% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Orléans (France) is 26% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€4,200
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €3,112
in Orléans.
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