Cost of living in Amsterdam, Netherlands vs Lille, France
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 10% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 | €15 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 | €8 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.65 | €5.83 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 | €1.12 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.50 | €3.32 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.70 | €1.98 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 | €7 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.48 | €1.94 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.03 | €1.79 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.79 | €2.25 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 | €6 | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.71 | €1.70 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.32 | €1.06 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 68% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,971 | €1,120 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,627 | €841 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €159 | €118 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,472 | €657 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,065 | €543 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €106 | €75 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 | €28 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €469 | €322 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 | €91 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 | €10 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 | €13 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 6% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €101 | €92 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 | €37 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 | €89 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €131 | €90 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 48% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,079 | €22,770 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 | €1.41 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €88 | €51 | + 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 20% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.73 | €5.32 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 | €4.13 | + 176% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €35 | €24 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.54 | €3.81 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.52 | €3.42 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.46 | €3.93 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 | €1.60 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.91 | €2.23 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 | €23 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 14% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 | €37 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 | €21 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 | €79 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 | €47 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 | €8 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.95 | €3.07 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.76 | €5.26 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €455 | €441 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 | €0.22 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 | €35 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 | €7 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 594 prices entered by 135 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €4,886 in Amsterdam to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,600 in Lille.
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