Cost of living in Montpellier is 3% lower than in Breda (without rent).
Rent in Montpellier is 20% cheaper than in Breda.
Cost of living including rent in Montpellier is 13% lower than in Breda.
Food in Montpellier is very similar to Breda.
Transport in Montpellier is very similar to Breda.
| Montpellier | Breda | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Montpellier | Breda | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.5 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 57.5 $ | 78.4 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12.3 $ | 12.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6 $ | 5.56 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.9 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.91 $ | 3.22 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.35 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.87 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2 $ | 3.24 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.53 $ | 4.45 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.1 $ | 13 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.9 $ | 16.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 26.4 $ | 17.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.9 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.58 $ | 2.4 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.26 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.19 $ | 2.03 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.58 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.24 $ | 3 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.94 $ | 6.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.96 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 12.7 $ | 12.8 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.77 $ | 5.53 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 44.2 $ | 93.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.02 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 22.5 $ | 17.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.8 $ | 79.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.97 $ | 5.8 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.55 $ | 4.55 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.12 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.4 $ | 2.06 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
105 $ | 116 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
162 $ | 177 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
31.4 $ | 38.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 604 $ | 763 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,309 $ | 1,304 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 708 $ | 960 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,184 $ | 1,672 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,321 $ | 5,010 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,511 $ | 4,501 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,389 $ | 3,675 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.73 % | 4.34 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.4 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.4 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Haircut | 20.8 $ | 20.9 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 101 $ | 88 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 109 $ | 71.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 747 $ | 1,044 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,839 $ | 5,667 $ |