Cost of living in Roubaix is 132% higher than in Brest (without rent).
Rent in Roubaix is 211% more expensive than in Brest.
Cost of living including rent in Roubaix is 166% higher than in Brest.
Food in Roubaix is 156% more expensive than in Brest.
Transport in Roubaix is 117% more expensive than in Brest.
| Roubaix | Brest | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Roubaix | Brest | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
16.6 $ | 6.82 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 69.8 $ | 27.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.5 $ | 6.06 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.34 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.33 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.53 $ | 0.66 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.07 $ | 0.76 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.7 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.56 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.93 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.8 $ | 6.27 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.3 $ | 3.38 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19 $ | 3.97 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.09 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.18 $ | 1.48 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.49 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.02 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ | 0.41 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.44 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.54 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.29 $ | 4.57 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.31 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.4 $ | 1.52 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.87 $ | 0.27 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 59.3 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.95 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.5 $ | 5.39 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 27.9 $ | 6.03 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.1 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.09 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.88 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.37 $ | 0.36 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
122 $ | 32.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
185 $ | 51 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
29.9 $ | 9.57 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 520 $ | 157 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,148 $ | 267 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 699 $ | 292 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,586 $ | 404 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,556 $ | 888 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,019 $ | 686 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,259 $ | 442 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.67 % | 17.49 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 26.4 $ | 29.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10.4 $ | 3.84 $ |
| Haircut | 20.2 $ | 2.59 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 93.6 $ | 100 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 67.8 $ | 55.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 339 $ | 303 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,647 $ | 5,716 $ |