Cost of living in Besancon is 24% higher than in Constanta (without rent).
Rent in Besancon is very similar to Constanta.
Cost of living including rent in Besancon is 11% higher than in Constanta.
Food in Besancon is 27% more expensive than in Constanta.
Transport in Besancon is 44% more expensive than in Constanta.
| Besancon | Constanta | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Besancon | Constanta | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.1 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 38.9 $ | 55.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.49 $ | 6.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.65 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.48 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.53 $ | 1.9 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.28 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.67 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.3 $ | 9.17 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 7.24 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.6 $ | 12.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.87 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.36 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.38 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.87 $ | 5.77 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.51 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 13.4 $ | 5.81 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.75 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 33.5 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.95 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18 $ | 7.35 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 31.6 $ | 51.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.56 $ | 6.71 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.11 $ | 5.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.05 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.62 $ | 2.93 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
64.5 $ | 119 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
101 $ | 184 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
35.9 $ | 9.28 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 394 $ | 369 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 799 $ | 685 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 472 $ | 483 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 913 $ | 890 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,744 $ | 2,125 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,248 $ | 1,550 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,186 $ | 743 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.32 % | 7.21 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 36.1 $ | 52.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.1 $ | 8.98 $ |
| Haircut | 18.1 $ | 7.16 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 90.1 $ | 63.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 82 $ | 81.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 337 $ | 555 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,813 $ | 6,820 $ |