Cost of living in Lille (France) is 31% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary)
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| Food | + 47% | |||
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| Food in Lille (France) is 47% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Lille | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (6,239 Ft) | 4,231 Ft | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (3,079 Ft) | 2,662 Ft | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.81 (2,301 Ft) | 1,024 Ft | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (454 Ft) | 476 Ft | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.20 (1,663 Ft) | 1,256 Ft | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.49 (988 Ft) | 999 Ft | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (2,929 Ft) | 2,112 Ft | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (839 Ft) | 604 Ft | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (605 Ft) | 415 Ft | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.65 (1,050 Ft) | 402 Ft | + 161% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (2,388 Ft) | 2,211 Ft | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.29 (906 Ft) | 692 Ft | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 (540 Ft) | 284 Ft | + 91% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Lille (France) is 15% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Lille | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,289 (510,410 Ft) | 418,793 Ft | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €881 (348,999 Ft) | 305,848 Ft | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 (48,692 Ft) | 47,661 Ft | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €693 (274,528 Ft) | 262,792 Ft | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €572 (226,589 Ft) | 197,877 Ft | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 (32,647 Ft) | 52,536 Ft | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (10,097 Ft) | 6,387 Ft | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €336 (133,247 Ft) | 135,172 Ft | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (37,510 Ft) | 35,984 Ft | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (3,867 Ft) | 4,392 Ft | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (5,340 Ft) | 3,694 Ft | + 45% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Lille (France) is 17% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Lille | Budapest | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (36,841 Ft) | 27,826 Ft | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (13,777 Ft) | 12,358 Ft | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (37,756 Ft) | 32,937 Ft | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (35,485 Ft) | 36,595 Ft | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Lille (France) is 44% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Lille | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,157 (9,171,598 Ft) | 10,548,800 Ft | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (682 Ft) | 647 Ft | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €53 (21,098 Ft) | 9,526 Ft | + 121% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 4,313 Ft | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Lille (France) is 19% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Lille | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 (2,106 Ft) | 3,276 Ft | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.14 (2,037 Ft) | 3,622 Ft | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (9,901 Ft) | 21,627 Ft | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.09 (1,619 Ft) | 2,095 Ft | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.41 (1,352 Ft) | 1,042 Ft | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.68 (1,456 Ft) | 1,690 Ft | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.60 (633 Ft) | 866 Ft | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.15 (852 Ft) | 1,148 Ft | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (9,200 Ft) | 5,151 Ft | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Lille (France) is 42% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Lille | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (16,834 Ft) | 10,355 Ft | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (8,609 Ft) | 4,665 Ft | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 (31,194 Ft) | 17,135 Ft | + 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (21,388 Ft) | 16,326 Ft | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (3,250 Ft) | 2,450 Ft | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.11 (1,232 Ft) | 1,008 Ft | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.34 (2,114 Ft) | 811 Ft | + 161% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €443 (175,320 Ft) | 233,731 Ft | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (86 Ft) | 29 Ft | + 194% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (14,040 Ft) | 19,507 Ft | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (2,944 Ft) | 2,184 Ft | + 35% | |
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TOTAL | + 31% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 12, 2024.
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