Cost of living in Valenciennes is 5% higher than in Kuressaare (without rent).
Rent in Valenciennes is 7% more expensive than in Kuressaare.
Cost of living including rent in Valenciennes is 6% higher than in Kuressaare.
Food in Valenciennes is 7% more expensive than in Kuressaare.
Transport in Valenciennes is 18% more expensive than in Kuressaare.
| Valenciennes | Kuressaare | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Valenciennes | Kuressaare | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 15 $ | 13.3 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 44.6 $ | 67.6 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.53 $ | 8.9 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.45 $ | 4.48 $ | 
| Capuccino | 2.82 $ | 3.57 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 1.95 $ | 2.01 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 $ | 1.22 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.59 $ | 1.28 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 2.46 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.36 $ | 2.67 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 11.7 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.2 $ | 8.81 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 23.2 $ | 13.9 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.53 $ | 1.79 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.15 $ | 1.49 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 2.28 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.98 $ | 0.79 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 1.23 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.13 $ | 0.69 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.53 $ | 1.98 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.39 $ | 8.95 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.28 $ | 1.83 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 12.2 $ | 6.14 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.8 $ | 2.23 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 42.9 $ | 27.7 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.96 $ | 1.9 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.8 $ | 9.42 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.1 $ | 53.9 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.16 $ | 8.33 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.1 $ | 3.94 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.86 $ | 1.98 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.38 $ | 2.62 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 133 $ | 177 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 204 $ | 276 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 22.4 $ | 31.6 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 433 $ | 302 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,086 $ | 505 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 399 $ | 454 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 993 $ | 671 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,657 $ | 4,093 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,175 $ | 2,455 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,663 $ | 1,280 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.72 % | 4.34 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.2 $ | 33.5 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.4 $ | 10.1 $ | 
| Haircut | 20.2 $ | 19.1 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 89.5 $ | 91.5 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 127 $ | 115 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 333 $ | 117 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,348 $ | 8,008 $ |