- Cost of Living
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- Lille
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lille, France compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lille (France) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (C$22) | C$15 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.82 (C$9) | C$5.69 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (C$1.73) | C$2.17 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.65 (C$4.15) | C$4.84 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.90 (C$2.98) | C$2.90 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (C$3.05) | C$4.00 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.93 (C$3.02) | C$3.31 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.95 (C$3.05) | C$3.07 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$10) | C$16 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.66 (C$2.61) | C$2.51 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.04 (C$1.62) | C$2.07 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Lille (France) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,133 (C$1,777) | C$1,576 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €877 (C$1,375) | C$1,122 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €106 (C$167) | C$109 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €686 (C$1,076) | C$1,019 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €543 (C$851) | C$774 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €67 (C$105) | C$66 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (C$45) | C$40 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €310 (C$486) | C$377 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (C$141) | C$98 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$20) | C$23 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Lille (France) is 54% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €95 (C$150) | C$59 | + 152% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (C$53) | C$40 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (C$128) | C$93 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (C$125) | C$92 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Lille (France) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,423 (C$36,735) | C$22,749 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (C$2.15) | C$1.27 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (C$77) | C$65 | + 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Lille (France) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.97 (C$8) | C$8 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.13 (C$6) | C$20 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (C$37) | C$96 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.98 (C$6) | C$6 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.46 (C$5.42) | C$3.72 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.98 (C$6) | C$2.83 | + 120% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.61 (C$2.53) | C$3.09 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.23 (C$3.50) | C$2.46 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (C$35) | C$19 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Lille (France) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (C$54) | C$46 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (C$31) | C$26 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (C$94) | C$101 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (C$76) | C$87 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$13) | C$9 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.99 (C$4.70) | C$5.53 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.09 (C$8) | C$5.67 | + 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €465 (C$728) | C$549 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (C$0.39) | C$1.04 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (C$63) | C$35 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (C$11) | C$10 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 380 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lille (France) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,596
(€3,568)
in Lille
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,000
in Abbotsford.
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