Cost of living in Austin, Texas, United States vs Lille, France
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Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Austin, Texas (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€12) | €15 | - 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€5.97) | €8 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.53 (€3.74) | €5.83 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (€0.75) | €1.12 | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.08 (€2.55) | €3.32 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.78 (€3.96) | €1.98 | + 100% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€5.46) | €7 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.17 (€2.62) | €1.94 | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.34 (€1.11) | €1.79 | - 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.28 (€2.71) | €2.25 | + 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€12) | €6 | + 103% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.82 (€1.50) | €1.70 | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.65 (€1.37) | €1.06 | + 29% | |
Housing | + 58% | |||
Housing in Austin, Texas (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,021 (€1,671) | €1,120 | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,391 (€1,150) | €841 | + 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $189 (€156) | €118 | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,885 (€1,558) | €657 | + 137% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,089 (€900) | €543 | + 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (€100) | €75 | + 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (€41) | €28 | + 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | $249 (€206) | €322 | - 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $155 (€129) | €91 | + 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (€10) | €10 | + 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (€16) | €13 | + 26% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Austin, Texas (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 (€48) | €92 | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (€40) | €37 | + 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (€78) | €89 | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (€92) | €90 | + 3% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Austin, Texas (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,646 (€21,201) | €22,770 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (€0.48) | €1.41 | - 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $49 (€41) | €51 | - 19% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (€14) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 66% | |||
Personal Care in Austin, Texas (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.69 (€4.70) | €5.32 | - 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (€12) | €4.13 | + 200% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $117 (€97) | €24 | + 300% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.99 (€4.96) | €3.81 | + 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.05 (€3.35) | €3.42 | - 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.68 (€3.87) | €3.93 | - 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.16 (€3.44) | €1.60 | + 114% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.70 (€1.41) | €2.23 | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (€26) | €23 | + 10% | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Austin, Texas (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $52 (€43) | €37 | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 (€20) | €21 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $224 (€185) | €79 | + 135% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $87 (€72) | €47 | + 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €8 | + 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.13 (€4.24) | €3.07 | + 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.69 (€4.70) | €5.26 | - 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $417 (€345) | €441 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (€0.16) | €0.22 | - 27% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $61 (€50) | €35 | + 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€6) | €7 | - 11% | |
TOTAL | + 12% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €4,029 ($4,873) in Austin, Texas to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,600 in Lille.
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