Cost of living in Argenteuil is 39% lower than in Bern (without rent).
Rent in Argenteuil is 16% cheaper than in Bern.
Cost of living including rent in Argenteuil is 27% lower than in Bern.
Food in Argenteuil is 36% cheaper than in Bern.
Transport in Argenteuil is 37% cheaper than in Bern.
| Argenteuil | Bern | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Argenteuil | Bern | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.7 $ | 25 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 66.3 $ | 88.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.3 $ | 17.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.99 $ | 7.39 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.56 $ | 5.76 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.01 $ | 4.78 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.32 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.89 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.48 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.38 $ | 7.71 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.3 $ | 25.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.8 $ | 29.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 21 $ | 45.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.27 $ | 3.89 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.35 $ | 2.45 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.86 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.01 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.29 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.46 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.6 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.33 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.31 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 12.5 $ | 10.4 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.22 $ | 3.57 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 86.8 $ | 93.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.04 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.9 $ | 42.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.5 $ | 151 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.13 $ | 14 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.18 $ | 4.66 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.86 $ | 4.08 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.76 $ | 4.04 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
112 $ | 185 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
171 $ | 286 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
32.1 $ | 50 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 879 $ | 956 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,646 $ | 2,140 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,103 $ | 1,341 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,888 $ | 2,706 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 9,516 $ | 14,168 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 6,677 $ | 12,333 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,593 $ | 6,657 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.68 % | 2.54 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 41.7 $ | 76.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.1 $ | 22.9 $ |
| Haircut | 19.6 $ | 40.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 108 $ | 165 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 105 $ | 138 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 640 $ | 2,516 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,875 $ | 22,088 $ |