Cost of living in Grenoble (France) is 13% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States)
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Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Grenoble (France) is 11% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 ($17) | $12 | + 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($9) | $8 | + 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 ($7) | $3.43 | + 117% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 ($1.29) | $1.12 | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.30 ($3.41) | $2.52 | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.82 ($2.91) | $3.99 | - 27% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 ($8) | $6 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.28 ($2.35) | $3.65 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.36 ($1.40) | $1.64 | - 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.23 ($2.30) | $2.10 | + 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 ($6) | $17 | - 62% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.04 ($2.11) | $1.95 | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 ($1.13) | $1.23 | - 8% | |
Housing | - 7% | |||
Housing in Grenoble (France) is 7% cheaper than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,191 ($1,229) | $1,159 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €945 ($974) | $926 | + 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €104 ($108) | $196 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €810 ($835) | $839 | - 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €606 ($625) | $613 | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 ($83) | $122 | - 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 ($28) | $40 | - 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | €333 ($344) | $301 | + 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 ($87) | $90 | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 ($11) | $10 | + 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 ($14) | $12 | + 16% | |
Clothes | + 24% | |||
Clothes in Grenoble (France) is 24% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 ($93) | $50 | + 87% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 ($36) | $37 | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 ($91) | $109 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 ($105) | $79 | + 33% | |
Transportation | + 59% | |||
Transportation in Grenoble (France) is 59% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,824 ($25,600) | $21,332 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 ($1.64) | $0.86 | + 91% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €59 ($61) | $32 | + 87% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 ($15) | $21 | - 25% | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Grenoble (France) is 24% cheaper than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.51 ($4.65) | $5.00 | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $12 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 ($29) | $78 | - 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 ($8) | $5.13 | + 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.14 ($3.24) | $3.42 | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.45 ($3.56) | $4.39 | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 ($1.44) | $2.82 | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 ($2.23) | $2.06 | + 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 ($20) | $15 | + 36% | |
Entertainment | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in Grenoble (France) is about the same as in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 ($34) | $36 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 ($22) | $25 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 ($48) | $58 | - 17% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 ($68) | $58 | + 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($8) | $9 | - 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.69 ($3.81) | $4.39 | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 ($7) | $5.92 | + 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €462 ($477) | $419 | + 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 ($0.22) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 ($45) | $46 | - 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 ($9) | $8 | + 8% | |
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TOTAL | + 13% |
These prices were last updated on February 13, 2025.
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