Cost of living comparison
Esch-sur-alzette is 19.4% more expensive than Paris.
- Restaurants
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pay 4.0% less in Esch-sur-alzette
- Groceries
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pay 1.0% more in Esch-sur-alzette
- Transportation
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pay 24.1% more in Esch-sur-alzette
- Housing
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pay 50.5% more in Esch-sur-alzette
- Childcare
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pay 91.3% more in Esch-sur-alzette
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 15.4% less in Esch-sur-alzette
- Clothing
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pay 11.6% less in Esch-sur-alzette
The cost of childcare, housing, transportation, and groceries in Esch-sur-alzette are more expensive than in Paris. Expenses including entertainment and sports, clothing, and restaurants are lower in Esch-sur-alzette. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Esch-sur-alzette.
If you lived in Esch-sur-alzette instead of Paris, you would:
pay 4.0% less for restaurants
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Paris
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Esch-sur-alzette
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$16.08
€15.59
|
$21.44
€20.79
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.86
€12.47
|
$14.47
€14.03
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$4.09
€3.97
|
$2.32
€2.25
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.96
€2.87
|
$2.41
€2.34
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pay 1.0% more for groceries
|
Paris
|
Esch-sur-alzette
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.01
€1.95
|
$3.57
€3.46
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$11.23
€10.89
|
$14.74
€14.29
|
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.41
€5.24
|
$4.73
€4.59
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|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.85
€4.70
|
$4.29
€4.16
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.32
€6.13
|
$6.81
€6.60
|
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.58
€1.53
|
$1.14
€1.11
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.05
€1.02
|
$0.80
€0.78
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.50
€1.45
|
$1.29
€1.25
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.78
€1.72
|
$1.46
€1.41
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.10
€1.07
|
$1.41
€1.37
|
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.21
€1.17
|
$0.90
€0.87
|
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pay 24.1% more for transportation
|
Paris
|
Esch-sur-alzette
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.65
€7.42
|
$7.12
€6.90
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$92.60
€89.80
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$32,688.77
€31,701.28
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$24.84
€24.09
|
$38.58
€37.42
|
|
pay 50.5% more for housing
|
Paris
|
Esch-sur-alzette
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$33.65
€32.64
|
$85.21
€82.63
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,367.25
€1,325.95
|
$1,536.19
€1,489.79
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|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,057.37
€1,025.43
|
$1,404.01
€1,361.60
|
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|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$188.37
€182.68
|
$195.27
€189.37
|
|
pay 91.3% more for childcare
|
Paris
|
Esch-sur-alzette
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$756.26
€733.42
|
$1,446.88
€1,403.17
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$15,942.48
€15,460.87
|
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pay 15.4% less for entertainment and sports
|
Paris
|
Esch-sur-alzette
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$7.50
€7.28
|
$4.02
€3.90
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.31
€4.18
|
$4.47
€4.33
|
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|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$13.40
€12.99
|
$6.43
€6.24
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$36.48
€35.38
|
$40.19
€38.98
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.93
€13.51
|
$15.00
€14.55
|
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pay 11.6% less for clothing
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Paris
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Esch-sur-alzette
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$103.81
€100.67
|
$66.09
€64.10
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$46.57
€45.16
|
$37.51
€36.38
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$111.54
€108.17
|
$123.25
€119.53
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$148.98
€144.47
|
$147.37
€142.92
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