Cost of living in Lille (France) is 31% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary)
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| Food | + 46% | |||
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| Food in Lille (France) is 46% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Lille | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (6,005 Ft) | 3,486 Ft | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (3,152 Ft) | 2,646 Ft | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.83 (2,275 Ft) | 955 Ft | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (462 Ft) | 491 Ft | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.66 (1,430 Ft) | 1,237 Ft | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.66 (1,038 Ft) | 1,165 Ft | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (2,886 Ft) | 2,202 Ft | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (911 Ft) | 516 Ft | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.42 (554 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.04 (795 Ft) | 361 Ft | + 120% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (2,439 Ft) | 2,668 Ft | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.95 (762 Ft) | 600 Ft | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.15 (448 Ft) | 298 Ft | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Lille (France) is 30% 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 | €1,202 (468,943 Ft) | 382,974 Ft | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €869 (339,195 Ft) | 261,390 Ft | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 (47,933 Ft) | 48,447 Ft | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €684 (266,952 Ft) | 210,305 Ft | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €551 (215,037 Ft) | 157,519 Ft | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €75 (29,242 Ft) | 33,145 Ft | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (11,117 Ft) | 4,689 Ft | + 137% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €336 (131,280 Ft) | 125,839 Ft | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (36,957 Ft) | 36,307 Ft | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (3,810 Ft) | 4,683 Ft | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (5,261 Ft) | 3,436 Ft | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Lille (France) is 18% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Lille | Budapest | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (36,298 Ft) | 27,646 Ft | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (13,574 Ft) | 12,246 Ft | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (37,199 Ft) | 29,068 Ft | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (34,961 Ft) | 34,390 Ft | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Lille (France) is 40% 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 (9,036,214 Ft) | 9,546,220 Ft | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.68 (654 Ft) | 635 Ft | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €53 (20,786 Ft) | 9,652 Ft | + 115% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 4,517 Ft | - | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Lille (France) is 23% 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 (2,075 Ft) | 3,276 Ft | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.35 (1,697 Ft) | 3,907 Ft | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (9,755 Ft) | 20,594 Ft | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.09 (1,596 Ft) | 1,930 Ft | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.41 (1,332 Ft) | 1,121 Ft | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.68 (1,434 Ft) | 1,261 Ft | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.60 (623 Ft) | 1,161 Ft | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.15 (840 Ft) | 1,067 Ft | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (9,064 Ft) | 4,782 Ft | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Lille (France) is 28% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Lille | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (16,585 Ft) | 12,133 Ft | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (8,482 Ft) | 5,100 Ft | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 (30,734 Ft) | 19,561 Ft | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (21,072 Ft) | 16,821 Ft | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (3,202 Ft) | 2,886 Ft | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.11 (1,214 Ft) | 941 Ft | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.34 (2,082 Ft) | 800 Ft | + 160% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €443 (172,732 Ft) | 294,804 Ft | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (85 Ft) | 28 Ft | + 201% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (13,832 Ft) | 18,474 Ft | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (2,900 Ft) | 2,043 Ft | + 42% | |
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TOTAL | + 31% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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