Cost of living in Valenciennes is 25% lower than in Petange (without rent).
Rent in Valenciennes is 60% cheaper than in Petange.
Cost of living including rent in Valenciennes is 47% lower than in Petange.
Food in Valenciennes is 24% cheaper than in Petange.
Transport in Valenciennes is 49% cheaper than in Petange.
| Valenciennes | Petange | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Valenciennes | Petange | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15 $ | 21.1 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 44.6 $ | 72 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.53 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.45 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.82 $ | 4.29 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.95 $ | 3 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.59 $ | 3.47 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.36 $ | 4.95 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 18.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.2 $ | 16.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 23.2 $ | 25.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.53 $ | 2.68 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.15 $ | 1.91 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.98 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.56 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.13 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.53 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.39 $ | 9.35 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.28 $ | 3.2 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 12.2 $ | 6.88 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.8 $ | 3.64 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 42.9 $ | 40.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.96 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.8 $ | 37.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.1 $ | 53.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.16 $ | 9.33 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.1 $ | 4.32 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.86 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.38 $ | 3.34 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
133 $ | 162 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
204 $ | 250 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
22.4 $ | 78.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 433 $ | 1,206 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,086 $ | 1,997 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 399 $ | 1,322 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 993 $ | 2,279 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,657 $ | 9,174 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,175 $ | 8,353 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,663 $ | 7,253 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.72 % | 2.21 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.2 $ | 42.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.4 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Haircut | 20.2 $ | 31.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 89.5 $ | 104 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 127 $ | 99.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 333 $ | 1,468 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 8,348 $ | 18,982 $ |