Cost of living in Padua is 3% lower than in Montpellier (without rent).
Rent in Padua is 21% more expensive than in Montpellier.
Cost of living including rent in Padua is 9% higher than in Montpellier.
Food in Padua is 4% cheaper than in Montpellier.
Transport in Padua is 7% cheaper than in Montpellier.
| Padua | Montpellier | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Padua | Montpellier | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.7 $ | 14.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 77.8 $ | 57.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.2 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.58 $ | 6 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.77 $ | 3.9 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.97 $ | 2.91 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.49 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.6 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.5 $ | 2 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.77 $ | 4.53 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.3 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19 $ | 26.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.64 $ | 2.9 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.39 $ | 3.26 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.83 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.27 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.18 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.75 $ | 7.94 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 2.96 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.69 $ | 12.7 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.88 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 46.1 $ | 44.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.99 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 26.9 $ | 22.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 82.5 $ | 28.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.4 $ | 6.97 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.26 $ | 4.55 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.13 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.11 $ | 3.4 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
199 $ | 105 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
309 $ | 162 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
31.7 $ | 31.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 647 $ | 604 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,153 $ | 1,309 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 850 $ | 708 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,798 $ | 1,184 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,510 $ | 5,321 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,436 $ | 4,511 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,847 $ | 2,389 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.61 % | 3.73 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43.9 $ | 32.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.1 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Haircut | 17.8 $ | 20.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 88.7 $ | 101 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 77.5 $ | 109 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 591 $ | 747 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,283 $ | 7,839 $ |