Cost of living in Lille (France) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | + 6% | |||
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| Food in Lille (France) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Lille | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (C$25) | C$23 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$13 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.81 (C$9) | C$6 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (C$1.82) | C$2.41 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.20 (C$7) | C$4.70 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.73 (C$4.35) | C$3.95 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$12) | C$11 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (C$3.38) | C$4.85 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (C$2.43) | C$3.95 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.65 (C$4.23) | C$3.50 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (C$10) | C$20 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.29 (C$3.64) | C$2.68 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 (C$2.17) | C$2.16 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Lille (France) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Lille | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,236 (C$1,969) | C$2,300 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €881 (C$1,404) | C$1,599 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 (C$196) | C$120 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €693 (C$1,105) | C$1,347 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €572 (C$912) | C$985 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 (C$131) | C$69 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (C$41) | C$60 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €336 (C$536) | C$311 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (C$151) | C$140 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (C$16) | C$10 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$21) | C$26 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Lille (France) is 60% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Lille | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (C$148) | C$70 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (C$55) | C$41 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (C$152) | C$105 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (C$143) | C$120 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Lille (France) is 43% 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$36,905) | C$24,609 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.71 (C$2.73) | C$1.69 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €53 (C$85) | C$60 | + 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Lille (France) is 13% 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 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.14 (C$8) | C$22 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (C$40) | C$77 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.09 (C$7) | C$6 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.41 (C$5.44) | C$4.17 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.68 (C$5.86) | C$4.59 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.60 (C$2.55) | C$3.11 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.15 (C$3.43) | C$3.02 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (C$37) | C$22 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Lille (France) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Lille | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (C$68) | C$61 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (C$35) | C$27 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 (C$126) | C$118 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (C$92) | C$97 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (C$13) | C$12 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.11 (C$4.96) | C$4.71 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.77 (C$9) | C$7 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €443 (C$705) | C$647 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (C$0.35) | C$0.24 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (C$59) | C$38 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (C$14) | C$13 | + 11% | |
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TOTAL | + 12% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 01, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 51 prices entered by 7 different people.
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