Cost of living in Grenoble is 11% lower than in Manchester (without rent).
Rent in Grenoble is 54% cheaper than in Manchester.
Cost of living including rent in Grenoble is 40% lower than in Manchester.
Food in Grenoble is 12% cheaper than in Manchester.
Transport in Grenoble is 45% more expensive than in Manchester.
| Grenoble | Manchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Grenoble | Manchester | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.7 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 55.7 $ | 75.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 10.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.73 $ | 4.99 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.34 $ | 4.79 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.55 $ | 2.42 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.4 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.28 $ | 3.38 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.47 $ | 5.08 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.71 $ | 4.13 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 21 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.3 $ | 10.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.2 $ | 14.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.89 $ | 4.69 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.79 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.36 $ | 4.22 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.37 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.13 $ | 2.61 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.3 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.86 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.47 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 13.3 $ | 8.42 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.1 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 70.5 $ | 59.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.93 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.4 $ | 15.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 31.3 $ | 145 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.84 $ | 8.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.85 $ | 6.02 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.55 $ | 4.14 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.4 $ | 1.97 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
114 $ | 120 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
174 $ | 183 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
32.7 $ | 85.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 584 $ | 1,376 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 952 $ | 2,134 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 688 $ | 1,669 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,427 $ | 2,591 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,347 $ | 4,002 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,205 $ | 3,533 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,396 $ | 4,398 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.67 % | 6.27 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.6 $ | 41.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.1 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Haircut | 17.5 $ | 18.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 91.4 $ | 82.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 81.6 $ | 41.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 723 $ | 1,386 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,778 $ | 18,172 $ |