La Rochelle, France

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Your New Life In La Rochelle, France

Reviewed by Lief Simon

Lief Simon is the managing editor of Global Property Advisor, Simon Letter, and Offshore Living Letter. He has purchased more than 45 properties, investing in 23 different countries around the world.

The Cost Of Living In La Rochelle, France

Apartment Or House Ownership Budget (For A Couple)

ExpenseMonthly CostsNotes
MortgageHOA fees are not typical in apartments in Paris.
HOA Fees€83 to €208Annual charges range from about €900 to €2,500 euros for an apartment.
Property Taxes
Transportation€31Unlimited bus use for the month is €29.16; add another €1.60 euros per month for unlimited bike usage.
Gas
Electricity€90Including reasonable air conditioning use.
Water
Cell Phone€15With Free Mobile; unlimited calls and texts, 5G, no roaming charges in Europe.
Internet€23 to €35Fiberoptic cable, 140 channels, Ultra HD4K. Also comes with home phone line.
Cable TVIncluded in internet fee.
Household Help€120 to €216For two hours per week; €15 per hour paying cash, €27 per hour paying through a professional service.
Entertainment€690Monthly cost for eating out twice a week: €560 (€70 per meal for two).
Monthly cost for drinks twice a week: €96 (€6 for glass of wine).
Movie theatre trip twice a month: €34 (€8.50 per ticket).
Groceries€500Basic items for a couple; meat from butcher, seafood fresh from the fishmonger, and local produce.
Gym Membership€42.50
Medical Appointment€25Consultation with general practitioner.
TOTAL€1,619.50 to €1,852.50

Apartment Or House Rental Budget (For A Couple)

ExpenseMonthly CostsNotes
Rent€1,500In the center of town or nearby; for a one- or two-bedroom apartment of at least 75 square meters.
Transportation€31Unlimited bus use for the month is €29.16; add another €1.60 euros per month for unlimited bike usage.
Gas
Electricity€90Including reasonable air conditioning use.
Water
Cell Phone€15With Free Mobile; unlimited calls and texts, 5G, no roaming charges in Europe.
Internet€23 to €35Fiberoptic cable, 140 channels, Ultra HD4K. Also comes with home phone line.
Cable TVIncluded in internet fee.
Household Help€120 to €216For two hours per week; €15 per hour paying cash, €27 per hour paying through a professional service.
Entertainment€690Monthly cost for eating out twice a week: €560 (€70 per meal for two).
Monthly cost for drinks twice a week: €96 (€6 for glass of wine).
Movie theatre trip twice a month: €34 (€8.50 per ticket).
Groceries€500Basic items for a couple; meat from butcher, seafood fresh from the fishmonger, and local produce.
Gym Membership€42.50
Medical Appointment€25Consultation with general practitioner.
TOTAL€3,036.50 to €3,144.50

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Penny-Pincher’s Budget (Bare Minimum Costs, For A Couple)

ExpenseMonthly CostsNotes
Rent€500For a studio or one-bedroom apartment of 25 square meters or less.
Transportation€20This would require mostly walking and biking, with sparing use of buses. For unlimited biking, you pay only 1.60 euros a month; you can get a bundle of 10 bus tickets for 11 euros (no expiration).
GasGas for your car.
Electricity€75Lower costs due to smaller space.
Water
Cell Phone€15With Free Mobile; unlimited calls and texts, 5G, no roaming charges in Europe.
Internet
Cable TV
Entertainment€498Monthly cost for eating out twice a week: €400 (€50 per meal for two).
Monthly cost for drinks twice a week: €64 (€4 per drink during happy hour).
Movie theatre trip twice a month: €34 (€8.50 per ticket).
Groceries€300Buying at local markets and in bulk when possible.
TOTAL€1,408

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