Cost of living
Var compared to Loire
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Overview comparison
VarLoire
Consumer prices in Var are roughly 28% higher than in Loire.
Cost of living
| Item | Var | Loire |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,533 | 1,113 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,657 | 3,056 |
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| Without rent one person | 687 | 694 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,868 | 2,291 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 791.45 | 536.1 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,272.37 | 917.62 |
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| Food person | 456 | 527 |
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| Food family | 1,335 | 1,291 |
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| Transport person | 68 | 54.67 |
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| Transport family | 213.78 | 167.22 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.84 years | 83.24 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Var | Loire |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.39 | 14.41 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 52.31 | 45.72 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.52 | 13.26 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.85 | 2.71 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.39 | 1.54 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.22 | 3.34 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Var | Loire |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 620.69 | 439.78 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 553.75 | 286.5 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 997.47 | 793.86 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 965.61 | 730.25 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 96.48 | 105.81 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 161.67 | 121.96 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 37.82 | 33.67 |
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Transportation
| Item | Var | Loire |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.35 | 4.23 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,360 | 1,945 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 5,836 | 1,358 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.59 | 1.36 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 36.27% | 39% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 17.46 | 13.77 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.67 | 1.96 |
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Groceries
| Item | Var | Loire |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 | 1.31 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.96 | 1.07 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.59 | 3.34 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.87 | 12.41 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.96 | 18.03 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.63 | 17.9 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.06 | 2.59 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.19 | 0.18 |
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Other
| Item | Var | Loire |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 33.6 | 24.41 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.49 | 9.08 |
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| Doctors visit | 31.94 | 23.27 |
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| Haircut, simple | 17.43 | 20.18 |
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| Brand Jeans | 47.38 | 75.89 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 85.41 | 98.1 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 632.04 | 775.92 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,395 | 7,895 |
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