Cost of living in Lille (France) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lille (France) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Lille | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$22) | C$20 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.83 (C$8) | C$5.78 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (C$1.72) | C$1.98 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.66 (C$5.32) | C$4.18 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.66 (C$3.86) | C$3.17 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (C$3.39) | C$4.24 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.42 (C$2.06) | C$3.76 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.04 (C$2.96) | C$3.41 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$9) | C$19 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.95 (C$2.83) | C$2.48 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.15 (C$1.66) | C$1.93 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Lille (France) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Lille | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,202 (C$1,743) | C$2,136 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €869 (C$1,261) | C$1,257 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 (C$178) | C$124 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €665 (C$965) | C$1,120 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €563 (C$817) | C$805 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €75 (C$109) | C$66 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (C$41) | C$54 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €336 (C$488) | C$311 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (C$137) | C$97 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (C$14) | C$10 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$20) | C$25 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Lille (France) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Lille | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (C$135) | C$60 | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (C$50) | C$39 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (C$138) | C$98 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (C$130) | C$117 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Lille (France) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Lille | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,157 (C$33,596) | C$22,942 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 (C$2.30) | C$1.67 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €53 (C$77) | C$67 | + 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Lille (France) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Lille | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 (C$8) | C$8 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.35 (C$6) | C$22 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (C$36) | C$77 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.09 (C$5.93) | C$6 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.41 (C$4.95) | C$3.85 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.68 (C$5.33) | C$4.33 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.60 (C$2.32) | C$3.16 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.15 (C$3.12) | C$2.46 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (C$34) | C$20 | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Lille (France) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Lille | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (C$62) | C$51 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (C$32) | C$27 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 (C$114) | C$135 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (C$78) | C$96 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.11 (C$4.51) | C$5.42 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.34 (C$8) | C$7 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €443 (C$642) | C$647 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (C$0.31) | C$0.24 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (C$51) | C$37 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$11) | C$11 | - 2% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2023.
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