Cost of living in Grenoble (France) is 29% more expensive than in Faro (Portugal)
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Food | + 45% | |||
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Food in Grenoble (France) is 45% more expensive than in Faro (Portugal) | ||||
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Grenoble | Faro | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 | €10 | + 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 | €7 | + 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 | €3.41 | + 111% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 | €0.88 | + 42% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.30 | €3.10 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.82 | €1.93 | + 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 | €4.88 | + 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.28 | €1.63 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.36 | €1.26 | + 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.23 | €0.93 | + 138% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 | €5.15 | + 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.04 | €2.02 | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 | €0.91 | + 21% | |
Housing | + 23% | |||
Housing in Grenoble (France) is 23% more expensive than in Faro (Portugal) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,191 | €948 | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €945 | €615 | + 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €104 | €86 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €810 | €709 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €606 | €495 | + 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 | €58 | + 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 | €27 | + 3% | |
40” flat screen tv | €333 | €384 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 | €107 | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 | €7 | + 62% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 | €8 | + 65% | |
Clothes | + 25% | |||
Clothes in Grenoble (France) is 25% more expensive than in Faro (Portugal) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 | €76 | + 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 | €28 | + 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 | €68 | + 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 | €68 | + 50% | |
Transportation | + 31% | |||
Transportation in Grenoble (France) is 31% more expensive than in Faro (Portugal) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,824 | €27,636 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 | €1.82 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €59 | €32 | + 85% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 | €17 | - 13% | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Grenoble (France) is 7% cheaper than in Faro (Portugal) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.51 | €3.67 | + 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €6 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 | €60 | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 | €3.98 | + 84% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.14 | €2.88 | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.45 | €4.08 | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 | €1.38 | + 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.17 | €1.52 | + 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 | €12 | + 61% | |
Entertainment | + 30% | |||
Entertainment in Grenoble (France) is 30% more expensive than in Faro (Portugal) | ||||
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Grenoble | Faro | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 | €27 | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 | €13 | + 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €46 | €44 | + 5% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 | €44 | + 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €7 | + 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.69 | €2.34 | + 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 | €1.82 | + 278% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €462 | €487 | - 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 | €0.21 | + 3% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 | €37 | + 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 | €5.19 | + 59% | |
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TOTAL | + 29% |
These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 120 prices entered by 9 different people.
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