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Saint-Etienne travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Saint-Etienne

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Saint-Etienne for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Saint-Etienne compared to United States in 2026

On average, the cost of living in Saint-Etienne in 2026 is 19% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Saint-Etienne in 2026 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Saint-Etienne by expense type

Restaurant budget in Saint-Etienne

Lunch

$ 18/person
($ 9.5 to $ 30)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 28/person
($ 22 to $ 54)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 15/person
($ 12 to $ 18)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 4.7 for 500ml
($ 3 to $ 9.5)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 3.6 for 330ml
($ 2.8 to $ 5.9)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 2.3/cup
($ 1.2 to $ 6.6)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 2.6/can
($ 1.8 to $ 4.7)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 1.5/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 3.2)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Saint-Etienne

1-star hotel

$ 69/night
($ 47 to $ 181)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 171

2-star hotel

$ 93/night
($ 59 to $ 159)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

3-star hotel

$ 107/night
($ 62 to $ 187)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247

4-star hotel

$ 142/night
($ 92 to $ 232)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 353

5-star hotel

$ 125/night
($ 48 to $ 533)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 591

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 125/month
($ 48 to $ 519)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178

Room with kitchen

$ 114/month
($ 57 to $ 289)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 270

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 124/month
($ 75 to $ 219)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Cottage or guest house

$ 119/month
($ 74 to $ 213)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 260

Family room

$ 164/month
($ 80 to $ 379)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Saint-Etienne

Milk

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.9)

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32% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.2/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 5.9)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.2

Rice

$ 2.3/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 3.6)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 3.2/12 eggs
($ 2.4 to $ 4.7)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 12/kg
($ 7.1 to $ 22)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.1/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 3.6)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 3/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 5.9)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.7
($ 0.4 to $ 2.4)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Saint-Etienne

Bus ticket

$ 1.9/ticket
($ 1.7 to $ 3)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.8/km
($ 1.8 to $ 1.8)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 2/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.3)

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133% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 5.3
($ 4.7 to $ 5.9)

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55% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Car hire

$ 68/24hrs
($ 56 to $ 106)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 83

Leisure activity budget in Saint-Etienne

Cinema

$ 11/ticket
($ 11 to $ 18)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 7.1/hr
( $ 7.1)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Saint-Etienne

Cigarettes

$ 14/pack
($ 14 to $ 17)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.3

Levi's jeans

$ 76
($ 54 to $ 131)

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41% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 24
($ 24 to $ 72)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Lyon

$ 801
(fair price: $ 680)

London → Lyon

$ 155
(fair price: $ 118)

Edinburgh → Lyon

$ 223
(fair price: $ 178)

New York City → Lyon

$ 906
(fair price: $ 735)

Dublin → Lyon

$ 294
(fair price: $ 215)

Manchester → Lyon

$ 219
(fair price: $ 181)