Cost of living
Alsace compared to Lorraine (France)
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Overview comparison
AlsaceLorraine (France)
Consumer prices in Alsace are roughly 53% higher than in Lorraine (France).
Cost of living
| Item | Alsace | Lorraine (France) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,636 | 631 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,233 | 1,838 |
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| Without rent one person | 732 | 407 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,682 | 1,078 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 766.13 | 279.48 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,186.36 | 466.91 |
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| Food person | 466 | 249 |
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| Food family | 1,228 | 596 |
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| Transport person | 89.66 | 18.58 |
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| Transport family | 227.85 | 58.58 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.07 years | 73.74 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Alsace | Lorraine (France) |
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| Lunch Menu | 14.03 | 7.63 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 59.71 | 33.23 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.33 | 7.11 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.43 | 1.73 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.76 | 4.13 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.1 | 0.63 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Alsace | Lorraine (France) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 584.3 | 388.78 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 488.84 | 244.08 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,436.23 | 902.8 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 894.49 | 260.3 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 116.95 | 23.82 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 180.83 | 42.53 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 32.46 | 16.25 |
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Transportation
| Item | Alsace | Lorraine (France) |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.77 | 8.74 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,818 | 1,924 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,295 | 923 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.13 | 0.17 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 49.62% | 21.09% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 14.34 | 6.49 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.03 | 0.61 |
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Groceries
| Item | Alsace | Lorraine (France) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.36 | 0.6 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.06 | 0.22 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 5.05 | 1.39 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.56 | 1.54 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.05 | 3.4 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 19.94 | 7.8 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.35 | 1.34 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 | 0.32 |
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Other
| Item | Alsace | Lorraine (France) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 43.77 | 16.51 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.59 | 5.34 |
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| Doctors visit | 23.79 | 29.15 |
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| Haircut, simple | 21.52 | 8.34 |
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| Brand Jeans | 137.16 | 65.59 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 79.94 | 131.08 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,275.71 | 122.51 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,370 | 5,678 |
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