Cost of living in Aix-les-Bains is 3% higher than in Barcelona (without rent).
Rent in Aix-les-Bains is 31% cheaper than in Barcelona.
Cost of living including rent in Aix-les-Bains is 17% lower than in Barcelona.
Food in Aix-les-Bains is 25% more expensive than in Barcelona.
Transport in Aix-les-Bains is 58% cheaper than in Barcelona.
| Aix-les-Bains | Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Aix-les-Bains | Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.8 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 67.3 $ | 59.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12.4 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.86 $ | 4.54 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.58 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.41 $ | 2.61 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.38 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.75 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.57 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.25 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 20.6 $ | 17.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.2 $ | 9.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 24.4 $ | 19 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.88 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.39 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.81 $ | 2.29 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.59 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.49 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.3 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.42 $ | 8.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.45 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 12.9 $ | 6.07 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.28 $ | 2.85 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 55 $ | 28.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.02 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20 $ | 19.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29 $ | 65.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.54 $ | 7.01 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.1 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.85 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.72 $ | 2.59 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
151 $ | 109 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
233 $ | 168 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
37.1 $ | 35.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 542 $ | 915 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,184 $ | 1,482 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 739 $ | 1,205 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,302 $ | 2,081 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,950 $ | 6,469 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,104 $ | 4,528 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,067 $ | 2,221 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.73 % | 3.48 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.1 $ | 49 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.4 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Haircut | 18 $ | 20.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 105 $ | 97.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 103 $ | 82.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 583 $ | 652 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 14,197 $ | 11,932 $ |