Cost of living in Lille, France vs Ghent, Belgium
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lille (France) is 5% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 | €16 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €9 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.83 | €3.67 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.12 | €0.97 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.32 | €2.28 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.98 | €1.87 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €5.47 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.94 | €1.70 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.79 | €1.22 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.25 | €1.71 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 | €7 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.70 | €2.45 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.06 | €1.18 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Lille (France) is 5% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,120 | €1,020 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €841 | €836 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €118 | €155 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €657 | €779 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €543 | €531 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €75 | €123 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 | €29 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €322 | €383 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 | €117 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 | €11 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 | €10 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Lille (France) is 7% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 | €79 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 | €43 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 | €93 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 | €129 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Lille (France) is about the same as in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,770 | €23,515 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.41 | €1.34 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €51 | €48 | + 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €28 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Lille (France) is 11% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 | €7 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.13 | €9 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 | €26 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.81 | €4.50 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.42 | €3.72 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.93 | €3.39 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.60 | €1.36 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.23 | €2.40 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 | €22 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Lille (France) is 5% more expensive than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 | €35 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 | €21 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 | €48 | + 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 | €51 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €8 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.07 | €3.09 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.26 | €4.65 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €441 | €438 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 | €0.23 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 | €27 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 | €6 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 48 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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