Cost of living in Montpellier (France) is 18% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
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| Food | + 28% | |||
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| Food in Montpellier (France) is 28% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Montpellier | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 | €16 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 | €9 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 | €4.43 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 | €1.02 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.02 | €2.89 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.64 | €1.74 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 | €5.73 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 | €1.90 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.18 | €2.07 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.64 | €0.77 | + 244% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €5.94 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.22 | €1.74 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.27 | €0.91 | + 39% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Montpellier (France) is 4% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Montpellier | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,187 | €1,187 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €832 | €712 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 | €85 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €713 | €942 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €604 | €707 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €70 | €54 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 | €29 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 | €396 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 | €130 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 | €8 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 | €10 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Montpellier (France) is 14% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Montpellier | Alicante | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 | €66 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 | €35 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 | €77 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 | €67 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Montpellier (France) is 34% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Montpellier | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,490 | €21,097 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.84 | €1.67 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 | €26 | + 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €26 | €23 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Montpellier (France) is about the same as in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Montpellier | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 | €5.43 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 | €6 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 | €73 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.71 | €4.56 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.27 | €3.06 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.05 | €3.36 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 | €1.93 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.60 | €2.17 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 | €16 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Montpellier (France) is 25% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
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| Montpellier | Alicante | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 | €32 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 | €15 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €83 | €54 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 | €47 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 | €7 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.77 | €2.55 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.69 | €3.84 | + 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €507 | €384 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 | €0.17 | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 | €52 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 | €5.34 | + 87% | |
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TOTAL | + 18% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 420 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2023.
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