Cost of living in Saint-Etienne is 3% higher than in Wels (without rent).
Rent in Saint-Etienne is 33% cheaper than in Wels.
Cost of living including rent in Saint-Etienne is 16% lower than in Wels.
Food in Saint-Etienne is 12% more expensive than in Wels.
Transport in Saint-Etienne is 13% more expensive than in Wels.
| Saint-Etienne | Wels | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Saint-Etienne | Wels | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.7 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 44.5 $ | 22.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12.3 $ | 10 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.33 $ | 4.62 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.8 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.94 $ | 1.33 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.23 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.11 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.29 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.32 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.4 $ | 5.18 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.2 $ | 13.8 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.7 $ | 21.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.07 $ | 2.53 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.56 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.28 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.11 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.22 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.77 $ | 7.89 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.91 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 12.4 $ | 7.11 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.56 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 45.9 $ | 25.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.98 $ | 1.69 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.3 $ | 21.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 24.9 $ | 88.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7 $ | 19.8 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.47 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.01 $ | 1.87 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.15 $ | 2.17 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
96.2 $ | 206 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
149 $ | 317 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
29.7 $ | 25.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 319 $ | 449 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 667 $ | 746 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 451 $ | 538 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 782 $ | 890 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,714 $ | 5,066 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,628 $ | 4,006 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,259 $ | 2,658 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.73 % | 3.02 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.5 $ | 38.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.89 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Haircut | 17.8 $ | 21.1 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 83.7 $ | 77.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 77.7 $ | 71.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 754 $ | 694 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,771 $ | 13,292 $ |