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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 2025

On average, the cost of living in Saint-Etienne in 2025 is 25% 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 2025 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
($ 14 to $ 35)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 23/person
($ 18 to $ 52)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

McDonald's meal

$ 12/person
($ 12 to $ 17)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 3.4 for 500ml
($ 2.9 to $ 9.2)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.4

Imported beer

$ 1.1 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 5.7)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Cappuccino

$ 1.8/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 5.7)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.5

Fizzy drink

$ 3/can
($ 1.7 to $ 5.7)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Water bottle

$ 1.1/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 3.4)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Saint-Etienne

1-star hotel

$ 73/night
($ 45 to $ 210)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172

2-star hotel

$ 91/night
($ 57 to $ 159)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

3-star hotel

$ 104/night
($ 60 to $ 184)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 242

4-star hotel

$ 135/night
($ 85 to $ 226)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 341

5-star hotel

$ 121/night
($ 46 to $ 515)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 556

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 121/month
($ 46 to $ 501)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Room with kitchen

$ 109/month
($ 56 to $ 266)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 259

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 120/month
($ 73 to $ 216)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Cottage or guest house

$ 115/month
($ 69 to $ 211)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 250

Family room

$ 157/month
($ 77 to $ 357)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 215

Supermarket food budget in Saint-Etienne

Milk

$ 1.3/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1.7)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.1/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 4)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Rice

$ 2.5/kg
($ 1 to $ 4.6)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Eggs

$ 3.4/12 eggs
($ 1.7 to $ 8.3)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Chicken

$ 14/kg
($ 8 to $ 23)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.3/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 5.2)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6

Tomatoes

$ 3.4/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 6.9)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Potatoes

$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.4)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 0.3
($ 0.3 to $ 2.3)

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85% 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

$ 1.6/ticket
($ 1.6 to $ 1.6)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.9/km
($ 1.7 to $ 4.6)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.3)

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102% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3
($ 3 to $ 11)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Car hire

$ 73/24hrs
($ 42 to $ 114)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 80

Leisure activity budget in Saint-Etienne

Cinema

$ 9.2/ticket
($ 8 to $ 18)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 6.9/hr
( $ 6.9)

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69% 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

$ 13/pack
($ 13 to $ 14)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 81
($ 58 to $ 207)

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43% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 57

Summer dress

$ 43
($ 29 to $ 57)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Lyon

$ 812
(fair price: $ 689)

London → Lyon

$ 154
(fair price: $ 113)

Edinburgh → Lyon

$ 215
(fair price: $ 172)

New York City → Lyon

$ 886
(fair price: $ 726)

Dublin → Lyon

$ 278
(fair price: $ 200)

Manchester → Lyon

$ 217
(fair price: $ 179)