Cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States vs Lille, France
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €15 | - 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €8 | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.42 (€3.65) | €5.83 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.80 (€0.66) | €1.12 | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.83 (€2.34) | €3.32 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.66 (€3.02) | €1.98 | + 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.69 (€4.70) | €7 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (€2.51) | €1.94 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.44 (€1.19) | €1.79 | - 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 (€2.82) | €2.25 | + 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€12) | €6 | + 92% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.12 (€1.75) | €1.70 | + 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 (€1.74) | €1.06 | + 64% | |
Housing | + 16% | |||
Housing in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,551 (€1,282) | €1,120 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $973 (€804) | €841 | - 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $121 (€100) | €118 | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $989 (€818) | €657 | + 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $698 (€577) | €543 | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $139 (€115) | €75 | + 53% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $47 (€39) | €28 | + 42% | |
40” flat screen tv | $468 (€387) | €322 | + 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (€100) | €91 | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (€7) | €10 | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (€14) | €13 | + 10% | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $44 (€37) | €92 | - 60% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (€36) | €37 | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (€71) | €89 | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (€74) | €90 | - 18% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 40% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,269 (€20,063) | €22,770 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (€0.54) | €1.41 | - 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $31 (€26) | €51 | - 49% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (€14) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 37% | |||
Personal Care in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.79) | €5.32 | + 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (€16) | €4.13 | + 284% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $76 (€63) | €24 | + 160% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (€5.36) | €3.81 | + 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.26 (€2.69) | €3.42 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.89 (€4.05) | €3.93 | + 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.06 (€2.53) | €1.60 | + 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (€1.51) | €2.23 | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (€13) | €23 | - 42% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (€31) | €37 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $20 (€16) | €21 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $148 (€123) | €79 | + 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $63 (€52) | €47 | + 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€8) | €8 | + 0% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (€3.95) | €3.07 | + 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.14 (€4.25) | €5.26 | - 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $426 (€353) | €441 | - 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (€0.10) | €0.22 | - 53% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $61 (€50) | €35 | + 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €7 | - 6% | |
TOTAL | - 8% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,500 in Lille you would need to make just about €3,210 ($3,883) in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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