- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Lille, France compared to Aleppo, Syria

Currency:
Food | + 276% | |||
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Food in Lille (France) is 276% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (8,899 £) | 3,000 £ | + 197% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (4,757 £) | 1,290 £ | + 269% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.82 (3,660 £) | 750 £ | + 388% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (694 £) | 230 £ | + 202% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.65 (1,666 £) | 580 £ | + 187% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.90 (1,194 £) | 175 £ | + 583% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (4,225 £) | 469 £ | + 801% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (1,225 £) | 244 £ | + 403% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.93 (1,213 £) | 133 £ | + 810% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.95 (1,226 £) | 400 £ | + 206% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (4,070 £) | 2,500 £ | + 63% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.66 (1,047 £) | 370 £ | + 183% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.04 (652 £) | 69 £ | + 842% | |
Housing | + 621% | |||
Housing in Lille (France) is 621% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,133 (713,056 £) | 66,663 £ | + 970% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €877 (551,865 £) | 34,410 £ | + 1504% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €106 (66,881 £) | 11,228 £ | + 496% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €686 (431,854 £) | 30,000 £ | + 1340% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €543 (341,670 £) | 16,517 £ | + 1969% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €67 (42,030 £) | 6,032 £ | + 597% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (17,994 £) | 6,657 £ | + 170% | |
40” flat screen TV | €310 (195,090 £) | 157,474 £ | + 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €90 (56,576 £) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (4,839 £) | 1,200 £ | + 303% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (8,083 £) | 234 £ | + 3360% | |
Clothes | + 300% | |||
Clothes in Lille (France) is 300% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €95 (60,085 £) | 4,941 £ | + 1116% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (21,171 £) | 7,968 £ | + 166% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (51,223 £) | 10,675 £ | + 380% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (50,361 £) | 9,048 £ | + 457% | |
Transportation | + 178% | |||
Transportation in Lille (France) is 178% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,423 (14,742,802 £) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (863 £) | 155 £ | + 458% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (30,825 £) | 2,087 £ | + 1377% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 372% | |||
Personal Care in Lille (France) is 372% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.97 (3,125 £) | 318 £ | + 883% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.13 (2,602 £) | 1,074 £ | + 142% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (14,885 £) | 1,030 £ | + 1346% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.98 (2,506 £) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.46 (2,176 £) | 625 £ | + 248% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.98 (2,504 £) | 702 £ | + 257% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.61 (1,015 £) | 300 £ | + 238% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.23 (1,405 £) | 350 £ | + 301% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (14,073 £) | 434 £ | + 3140% | |
Entertainment | + 168% | |||
Entertainment in Lille (France) is 168% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (21,710 £) | 3,000 £ | + 624% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (12,586 £) | 1,000 £ | + 1159% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (37,764 £) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (30,681 £) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (5,142 £) | 400 £ | + 1186% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.99 (1,885 £) | 244 £ | + 673% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.09 (3,202 £) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €465 (292,360 £) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (158 £) | 7 £ | + 2154% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (25,132 £) | 3,000 £ | + 738% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (4,406 £) | 550 £ | + 701% | |
TOTAL | + 273% |

These prices were last updated on March 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lille (France) is 273% more expensive than in Aleppo (Syria)
For example, you would need at least 765,672 £
(€1,216)
in Lille
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
205,000 £
in Aleppo.
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