Given the fact that you considered our previous comparison study: “The cost of living comparison between Germany and Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Lithuania†useful, here, we present you the sequel.
Continuing on the same idea, you are a specialist doctor (because France only recruits specialists), you like the French lifestyle, culture, language and everything France has to offer and consider continuing your medical career in France!
So we, the EGV Recruiting Team, present to you the cost of living comparison between France and Romania, Hungary, Bulgaria, Slovakia, and Lithuania:
Restaurant prices:
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant would cost you about:
– 4.07€ in Romania
– 4.87€ in Hungary
– 4.17€ in Bulgaria
– 4.42€ in Slovakia
– 5.27€ in Lithuania
– 12.04€ in France
A three-course meal for two, at a mid-ranged restaurant costs you:
– 16.84€ in Romania
– 25.58€ in Hungary
– 16.85€ in Bulgaria
– 19.89€ in Slovakia
– 21.98€ in Lithuania
– 46.59€ in France
Market prices:
1 Liter of milk costs about:
– 0.83€ in Romania
– 0.76€ in Hungary
– 0.92€ in Bulgaria
– 0.68€ in Slovakia
– 0.73€ in Lithuania
– 1.04€ in France
Fresh white Bread costs about:
– 0.50€ in Romania
– 0.73€ in Hungary
– 0.47€ in Bulgaria
– 0.89€ in Slovakia
– 0.86€ in Lithuania
– in France the price is about 1.23€
1 kilogram of chicken breasts costs about:
– 3.99€ in Romania
– 4.90€ in Hungary
– 4.75€ in Bulgaria
– 5.28€ in Slovakia
– 6.30€ in Lithuania
– in France the price is 8.69€
1 kilogram of oranges costs about:
– 1.02€ in Romania
– 1.21€ in Hungary
– 1.32€ in Bulgaria
– 1.21€ in Slovakia
– 1.16€ in Lithuania
– in France the price is 1.57€
1 kilogram of potatoes costs about:
– 0.46€ in Romania
– 0.45€ in Hungary
– 0.48€ in Bulgaria
– 0.37€ in Slovakia
– 0.41€ in Lithuania
– in France the price is 1.25€
Transportation:
A monthly pass for the local transport system costs:
– 13.35€ in Romania
– 32.68€ in Hungary
– 19.17€ in Bulgaria
– 22.46€ in Slovakia
– 30.25€ in Lithuania
– in France it costs about 47.47€
1 km with a taxi with normal tariff costs about:
– 0.36€ in Romania
– 0.76€ in Hungary
– 0.41€ in Bulgaria
– 0.81€ in Slovakia
– 0.51€ in Lithuania
– in France it costs about 0.81€
1 liter of gasoline costs about:
– 1.21€ in Romania
– 1.32€ in Hungary
– 1.21€ in Bulgaria
– 1.43€ in Slovakia
– 1.27€ in Lithuania
– in France it costs about 1.43€
Monthly utilities:
Basic electricity, water, gas and garbage costs about:
– 58.59€ in Romania
– 126.93€ in Hungary
– 70.24€ in Bulgaria
– 94.00€ in Slovakia
– 121.93€ in Lithuania
– in France it costs about 95.45€
1 minute of pre-paid mobile tariff costs about:
– 0.13€ in Romania
– 0.12€ in Hungary
– 0.17€ in Bulgaria
– 0.13€ in Slovakia
– 0.11€ in Lithuania
– in France it costs about 0.36€
Internet access (6Mbps, Flat Rate, Cable/ADSL) costs:
– 6.75€ in Romania
– 17.20€ in Hungary
– 10.42€ in Bulgaria
– 17.07€ in Slovakia
– 12.29€ in Lithuania
– in France it costs about 29.72€
Sports and leisure:
The monthly fee for an adult at a fitness center is:
– 24.34€ in Romania
– 32.46€ in Hungary
– 33.87€ in Bulgaria
– 35.71€ in Slovakia
– 41.51€ in Lithuania
– in France the monthly fee is 57.56€
1 hour tennis court rent in the weekend costs about:
– 10.02€ in Romania
– 8.61€ in Hungary
– 8.00€ in Bulgaria
– 7.33€ in Slovakia
– 15.21€ in Lithuania
– in France the fee is 17.15€
1 seat in the cinema for an international release costs about:
– 4.35€ in Romania
– 4.97€ in Hungary
– 4.37€ in Bulgaria
– 5.98€ in Slovakia
– 5.38€ in Lithuania
– in France the price is 9.21€
Clothing and shoes:
1 pair of Levis 501 costs:
– 67.62€ in Romania
– 73.55€ in Hungary
– 76.68€ in Bulgaria
– 69.71€ in Slovakia
– 70.34€ in Lithuania
– in France they cost about 79.57€
1 summer dress from a chain store (Zara H&M) costs:
– 37.63€ in Romania
– 45.58€ in Hungary
– 35.97€ in Bulgaria
– 49.50€ in Slovakia
– 48.91€ in Lithuania
– in France it costs about 32.14€
1 Pair of men leather shoes cost:
– 55.15€ in Romania
– 62.53€ in Hungary
– 47.65€ in Bulgaria
– 74.00€ in Slovakia
– 83.02€ in Lithuania
– in France they cost 98.46€
Rent per month:
The rent for a 1 bedroom apartment costs about:
– 172.97€ in Romania
– 158.22€ in Hungary
– 164.15€ in Bulgaria
– 318.57€ in Slovakia
– 170.29€ in Lithuania
– in France the rent price is about 486.60€
The rent for a 3 bedroom apartment costs about:
– 283.39€ in Romania
– 331.66€ in Hungary
– 305.80€ in Bulgaria
– 508.11€ in Slovakia
– 375.42€ in Lithuania
– in France the rent price is about 938.51€
This does not mean you can’t find cheaper alternatives!!!
Salaries and financing:
The median monthly disposable salary after tax is:
– 334.11€ in Romania
– 444.53€ in Hungary
– 352.32€ in Bulgaria
– 632.53€ in Slovakia
– 426.11€ in Lithuania
– in France 1938.11€
The yearly mortgage interest rate is:
– 8.61% in Romania
– 7.50% in Hungary
– 8.75% in Bulgaria
– 5.33% in Slovakia
– 9.75% in Lithuania
– in France it is 4.10%
In conclusion, although most living expenses are higher in France, the salaries are also much higher, making the local purchasing power in France 165.46% higher than in Romania, 148.36% higher than in Hungary, 176.79% higher than in Bulgaria, 83.28% higher than in Slovakia and 171.38% higher than in Lithuania.
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