Cost of living in Versailles is 28% lower than in St. Gallen (without rent).
Rent in Versailles is 27% cheaper than in St. Gallen.
Cost of living including rent in Versailles is 28% lower than in St. Gallen.
Food in Versailles is 20% cheaper than in St. Gallen.
Transport in Versailles is 39% cheaper than in St. Gallen.
| Versailles | St. Gallen | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Versailles | St. Gallen | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
28.9 $ | 25 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 77.7 $ | 53.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.7 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.59 $ | 7.32 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.37 $ | 5.69 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.52 $ | 4.39 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.32 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.33 $ | 3 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.51 $ | 6.9 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13 $ | 19.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.6 $ | 26.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 33.7 $ | 38 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.6 $ | 3.9 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.59 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.59 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.24 $ | 17.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.77 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.1 $ | 10.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.23 $ | 4.68 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 92.9 $ | 90.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.92 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.4 $ | 43.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 30 $ | 160 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.14 $ | 23 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.21 $ | 5.41 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.88 $ | 5.86 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.76 $ | 3.92 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
208 $ | 145 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
321 $ | 222 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
37.5 $ | 49.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 760 $ | 1,196 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,832 $ | 2,376 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 945 $ | 1,426 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,228 $ | 2,358 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 12,503 $ | 12,962 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 8,059 $ | 8,279 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,859 $ | 6,401 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.62 % | 2.51 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46 $ | 69.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.6 $ | 19.7 $ |
| Haircut | 19.8 $ | 39.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 91.7 $ | 135 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 119 $ | 146 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,025 $ | 2,694 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,812 $ | 20,733 $ |