- Cost of Living
- France
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- Lille
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lille, France compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lille (France) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (C$20) | C$14 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$8 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.63 (C$8) | C$5.67 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (C$1.46) | C$2.40 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.39 (C$3.53) | C$4.13 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.90 (C$2.80) | C$2.54 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$10) | C$9 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (C$2.88) | C$3.55 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.93 (C$2.85) | C$3.02 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.84 (C$2.71) | C$2.26 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$10) | C$15 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.66 (C$2.45) | C$2.18 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.97 (C$1.42) | C$1.87 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Lille (France) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,173 (C$1,730) | C$1,186 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €909 (C$1,340) | C$982 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €106 (C$157) | C$104 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €705 (C$1,039) | C$919 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €549 (C$809) | C$695 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €67 (C$98) | C$64 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €28 (C$41) | C$39 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €329 (C$486) | C$393 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (C$130) | C$111 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (C$14) | C$10 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$19) | C$25 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Lille (France) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €95 (C$140) | C$61 | + 132% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (C$50) | C$41 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (C$116) | C$95 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (C$127) | C$87 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Lille (France) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,423 (C$34,534) | C$23,851 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (C$2.05) | C$1.19 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (C$72) | C$47 | + 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Lille (France) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.97 (C$7) | C$7 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.13 (C$6) | C$20 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (C$35) | C$85 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.11 (C$6) | C$6 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.46 (C$5.09) | C$2.88 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.98 (C$5.87) | C$3.82 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.63 (C$2.41) | C$3.16 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.23 (C$3.29) | C$2.53 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (C$33) | C$19 | + 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Lille (France) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (C$48) | C$45 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (C$29) | C$26 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (C$72) | C$84 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (C$72) | C$89 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.99 (C$4.41) | C$5.72 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.08 (C$7) | C$5.43 | + 38% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €463 (C$683) | C$850 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (C$0.32) | C$1.04 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (C$59) | C$34 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 276 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2017.
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Cost of living in Lille (France) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,338
(€2,942)
in Lille
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,900
in Abbotsford.
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