Cost of living
Provence compared to Ile-de-France
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Overview comparison
ProvenceIle-de-France
Consumer prices in Ile-de-France are roughly 26% higher than in Provence.
Cost of living
| Item | Provence | Ile-de-France |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,742 | 1,997 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,692 | 5,791 |
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| Without rent one person | 631 | 738 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,878 | 2,822 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 925.56 | 1,075.77 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,904.69 | 2,121.81 |
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| Food person | 446 | 629 |
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| Food family | 1,482 | 1,784 |
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| Transport person | 47.08 | 188.63 |
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| Transport family | 114.72 | 507.44 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.8 years | 75.64 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Provence | Ile-de-France |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.46 | 16.89 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 65.38 | 74.78 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 13.67 | 10.48 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.26 | 8.4 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.59 | 4.92 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.8 | 3.74 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Provence | Ile-de-France |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,037.64 | 1,003.01 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 682.49 | 908.48 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,657.51 | 2,603.69 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,660.38 | 1,874.72 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 145.73 | 158.33 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 210.04 | 230.95 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 29.49 | 35.73 |
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Transportation
| Item | Provence | Ile-de-France |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.28 | 3.68 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 10,878 | 12,107 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 4,984 | 7,393 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.47 | 2.03 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 34.82% | 75.06% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.7 | 17.75 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.02 | 2.38 |
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Groceries
| Item | Provence | Ile-de-France |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.38 | 1.32 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.12 | 1.72 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.28 | 5.59 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.86 | 18.02 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.69 | 16.76 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.54 | 21.45 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.58 | 2.18 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.58 | 0.5 |
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Other
| Item | Provence | Ile-de-France |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 43.58 | 33.15 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13 | 14.4 |
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| Doctors visit | 30.77 | 27.82 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.34 | 17.64 |
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| Brand Jeans | 73.62 | 115.6 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 82.52 | 109.08 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,039.55 | 687.73 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,875 | 18,201 |
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