Cost of living in Montpellier (France) is 5% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom)
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Food | + 32% | |||
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Food in Montpellier (France) is 32% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Montpellier | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (£13) | £8 | + 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (£8) | £5.80 | + 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.36 (£4.70) | £3.56 | + 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.87 (£0.77) | £0.86 | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.16 (£3.65) | £2.33 | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.49 (£2.18) | £1.58 | + 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£7) | £5.77 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.13 (£1.87) | £1.49 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.83 (£1.61) | £0.72 | + 121% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.23 (£1.96) | £2.19 | - 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 (£1.73) | £1.79 | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 (£0.93) | £0.77 | + 21% | |
Housing | - 23% | |||
Housing in Montpellier (France) is 23% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,265 (£1,110) | £1,319 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €892 (£783) | £939 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €117 (£103) | £204 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €688 (£604) | £1,030 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €620 (£544) | £766 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €54 (£48) | £130 | - 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (£22) | £21 | + 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | €400 (£351) | £340 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (£91) | £75 | + 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (£6) | £6 | + 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (£10) | £10 | - 3% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Montpellier (France) is about the same as in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (£72) | £68 | + 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (£30) | £35 | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (£72) | £64 | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (£101) | £50 | + 102% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Montpellier (France) is 12% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,490 (£21,497) | £18,006 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (£1.42) | £1.39 | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (£38) | £58 | - 33% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €27 (£23) | £13 | + 85% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Montpellier (France) is 13% cheaper than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 (£4.67) | £2.41 | + 94% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (£9) | £9 | + 11% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (£21) | £124 | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.71 (£4.14) | £2.56 | + 61% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.27 (£3.75) | £1.28 | + 194% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.05 (£3.55) | £2.23 | + 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (£1.66) | £1.68 | - 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.60 (£2.29) | £1.14 | + 101% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (£18) | £10 | + 88% | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Montpellier (France) is 9% more expensive than in Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Montpellier | Stoke-on-Trent | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (£34) | £22 | + 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (£15) | £16 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 (£74) | £78 | - 4% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (£49) | £52 | - 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (£8) | £7 | + 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.49 (£3.07) | £2.85 | + 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.89 (£4.29) | £3.62 | + 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €507 (£445) | £324 | + 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (£0.19) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (£26) | £21 | + 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (£9) | £11 | - 20% | |
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TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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