Cost of living in Lille (France) is 26% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 20% | |||
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| Food in Lille (France) is 20% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Lille | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 45 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 34 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.81 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 17 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (Dirham 4.80) | Dirham 7 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.20 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 12 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.73 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 6 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 17 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 9 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 4.48 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.65 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 10 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 59 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.29 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 (Dirham 5.71) | Dirham 5.13 | + 11% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Lille (France) is 59% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Lille | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,236 (Dirham 5,175) | Dirham 14,724 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €881 (Dirham 3,690) | Dirham 9,417 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 (Dirham 515) | Dirham 829 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €693 (Dirham 2,903) | Dirham 8,201 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €572 (Dirham 2,396) | Dirham 5,341 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 (Dirham 345) | Dirham 622 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (Dirham 107) | Dirham 336 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €336 (Dirham 1,409) | Dirham 770 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (Dirham 397) | Dirham 296 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 41 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (Dirham 56) | Dirham 31 | + 84% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Lille (France) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Lille | Dubai | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (Dirham 390) | Dirham 251 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (Dirham 146) | Dirham 220 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (Dirham 399) | Dirham 399 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (Dirham 375) | Dirham 408 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Lille (France) is 9% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,157 (Dirham 96,975) | Dirham 92,536 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.71 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 2.88 | + 149% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €53 (Dirham 223) | Dirham 303 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Dirham 37 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Lille (France) is 29% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Lille | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 25 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.14 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 38 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (Dirham 105) | Dirham 284 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.09 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 21 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.41 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 19 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.68 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 21 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.60 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 10 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.15 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 13 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (Dirham 97) | Dirham 40 | + 140% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Lille (France) is 8% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Lille | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (Dirham 178) | Dirham 147 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (Dirham 91) | Dirham 98 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 (Dirham 330) | Dirham 283 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (Dirham 243) | Dirham 275 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 75 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.11 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 22 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.77 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 45 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €443 (Dirham 1,854) | Dirham 1,999 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (Dirham 0.91) | Dirham 0.56 | + 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (Dirham 156) | Dirham 318 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 22 | + 69% | |
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TOTAL | - 26% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
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