- Cost of Living
- Canada
- France
- Edmonton
- Lille
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Edmonton (Canada) and Lille (France)
| Food | 7% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Edmonton (Canada) is 7% more expensive than in Lille (France) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | C$15.86 (€12.08) | €10 | 21% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$7.74 (€5.89) | €6.53 | 10% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | C$6.43 (€4.90) | €6.33 | 23% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.33 (€1.77) | €1.08 | 65% |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.46 (€2.63) | €3.25 | 19% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.30 (€2.51) | €2.50 | 0% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$7 (€5.33) | €4.75 | 12% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.39 (€2.58) | €3.50 | 26% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.25 (€3.24) | €2 | 62% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | C$3.36 (€2.56) | €1.75 | 46% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16.10 (€12.26) | €4.25 | 189% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$1.95 (€1.48) | €2.20 | 33% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.58 (€1.21) | €0.97 | 24% |
| Housing | 20% | ||
| Housing in Edmonton (Canada) is 20% more expensive than in Lille (France) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | C$1,379 (€1,051) | €936 | 12% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$180 (€137) | €100 | 37% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | C$39 (€29) | €27 | 11% |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$598 (€456) | €400 | 14% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | C$93 (€71) | €70 | 1% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9.43 (€7.18) | €7 | 3% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$25 (€18.66) | €9 | 107% |
| Clothes | 2% | ||
| Clothes in Edmonton (Canada) is 2% more expensive than in Lille (France) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | C$73 (€55) | €73 | 24% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | C$43 (€33) | €29 | 13% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | C$96 (€73) | €60 | 22% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | C$105 (€80) | €80 | 0% |
| Transportation | 23% | ||
| Transportation in Edmonton (Canada) is 23% more expensive than in Lille (France) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,887 (€18,958) | €15,000 | 26% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.13 (€0.86) | €1.51 | 43% |
| monthly ticket public transport | C$84 (€64) | €44 | 45% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | C$29 (€22) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 7% | ||
| Personal Care in Edmonton (Canada) is 7% cheaper than in Lille (France) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | C$11.57 (€8.81) | €10 | 12% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$7.16 (€5.46) | €3.57 | 53% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.21 (€2.45) | €3 | 18% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.57 (€3.48) | €4 | 13% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.21 (€1.68) | €1.67 | 1% |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.81 (€2.14) | €2 | 7% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (€19.04) | €18.50 | 3% |
| Entertainment | 6% | ||
| Entertainment in Edmonton (Canada) is 6% more expensive than in Lille (France) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$44 (€34) | €30 | 12% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (€19.75) | €16.38 | 21% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$160 (€122) | €40 | 205% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | C$86 (€66) | €43 | 52% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8.44 (€6.43) | €7.71 | 17% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.47 (€3.41) | €2.50 | 36% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | C$5.61 (€4.28) | €3.78 | 13% |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$136 (€103) | €210 | 51% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.38 (€0.29) | €0.35 | 18% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | C$51 (€39) | €43 | 9% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | C$11.26 (€8.58) | €5.76 | 49% |
| TOTAL | 13% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,571 prices entered by 146 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2013.
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Cost of living in Edmonton (Canada) is 13% more expensive than in Lille (France)
For example, you would need at least €2,823
(C$3,706)
in Edmonton
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,500
in Lille.