Cost of living in Tours is 34% lower than in Paris (without rent).
Rent in Tours is 61% cheaper than in Paris.
Cost of living including rent in Tours is 49% lower than in Paris.
Food in Tours is 21% cheaper than in Paris.
Transport in Tours is 76% cheaper than in Paris.
| Tours | Paris | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Tours | Paris | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.1 $ | 19.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 56.1 $ | 69.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.5 $ | 13.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.27 $ | 8.18 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.8 $ | 4.99 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.96 $ | 4.16 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.83 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.78 $ | 5.78 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.9 $ | 21.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.8 $ | 16.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.4 $ | 23.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.22 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.23 $ | 2.37 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.53 $ | 3.59 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.94 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.19 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.52 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.72 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.32 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 12.4 $ | 13.7 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.78 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 50.2 $ | 94.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.87 $ | 2.13 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.4 $ | 23.9 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 27.1 $ | 30.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.71 $ | 4.41 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.78 $ | 4.18 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.04 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.28 $ | 2.87 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
75.6 $ | 154 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
115 $ | 237 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
29.8 $ | 31.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 402 $ | 1,077 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 975 $ | 2,404 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 485 $ | 1,451 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,072 $ | 3,334 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,000 $ | 13,808 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,236 $ | 9,821 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,347 $ | 3,414 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.61 % | 3.8 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.6 $ | 36.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.3 $ | 14.7 $ |
| Haircut | 17.8 $ | 20 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92.5 $ | 112 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 95.4 $ | 109 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 448 $ | 792 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,516 $ | 18,941 $ |