Cost of living in Rouen is 16% lower than in Waterford (without rent).
Rent in Rouen is 60% cheaper than in Waterford.
Cost of living including rent in Rouen is 45% lower than in Waterford.
Food in Rouen is 17% cheaper than in Waterford.
Transport in Rouen is 11% cheaper than in Waterford.
| Rouen | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Rouen | Waterford | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 14.7 $ | 17.9 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 67.4 $ | 84 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.88 $ | 10.8 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.01 $ | 6.09 $ | 
| Capuccino | 3.02 $ | 3.88 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 3.29 $ | 2.1 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ | 1.37 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.13 $ | 2.5 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 2.28 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.69 $ | 3.79 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.6 $ | 11.1 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.78 $ | 10.2 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.4 $ | 13.6 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 2.84 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.42 $ | 2.67 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.67 $ | 3.45 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 2.34 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.95 $ | 1.46 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.19 $ | 1.26 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.05 $ | 3.41 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.61 $ | 13.9 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.25 $ | 2.91 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 13.5 $ | 17.4 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.02 $ | 2.8 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 49 $ | 83.4 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.91 $ | 1.95 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.5 $ | 15 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 27 $ | 65.6 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.31 $ | 6.98 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.06 $ | 5.26 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.95 $ | 2.69 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.81 $ | 2.89 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 129 $ | 131 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 200 $ | 199 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 38.1 $ | 48.5 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 392 $ | 1,202 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 843 $ | 2,113 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 474 $ | 1,506 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 998 $ | 2,600 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,476 $ | 3,831 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,632 $ | 2,755 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,112 $ | 3,165 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.58 % | 4.3 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.1 $ | 47.3 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.5 $ | 13 $ | 
| Haircut | 19.8 $ | 16.3 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 84.9 $ | 91.7 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 78.8 $ | 82.7 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 896 $ | 1,019 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,356 $ | 7,809 $ |