Cost of Living in Brest
Summary of cost of living in Brest, France:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,000.3 (€2,675.3), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $826.7 (€737.1), excluding rent.
- Brest is 22.4% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Brest is, on average, 63.4% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | €14.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | €40.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | €10.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter) | €5.95 | |
| Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) | €4.80 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | €2.62 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle) | €2.63 | |
| Bottled Water (0.33 Liter) | €1.88 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | €1.01 | |
| Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf) | €1.40 | |
| White Rice (1 kg) | €2.26 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | €3.18 | |
| Local Cheese (1 kg) | €16.67 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 kg) | €9.00 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg) | €12.67 | |
| Apples (1 kg) | €2.67 | |
| Bananas (1 kg) | €1.75 | |
| Oranges (1 kg) | €2.37 | |
| Tomatoes (1 kg) | €2.56 | |
| Potatoes (1 kg) | €1.51 | |
| Onions (1 kg) | €1.87 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | €1.22 | |
| Bottled Water (1.5 Liter) | €0.30 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | €6.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle) | €2.33 | |
| Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) | €2.50 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | €12.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | €1.70 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | €36.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | €7.30 | |
| Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | €2.70 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | €27.60 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | €1.84 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | €32,395.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | €30,850.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | €125.79 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | €24.85 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | €27.48 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | €31.75 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | €13.50 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | €12.25 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | €200.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | €10,216.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | €61.67 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | €27.00 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | €70.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | €63.33 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €458.33 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €346.67 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | €783.33 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | €650.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | €2,473.60 | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | €2,220.00 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | €2,325.08 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.82 | |
Prices in Brest
This city had 72 entries in the past 12 months by 10 different contributors.
Last update: 2 October 2026
Last update: 2 October 2026
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