Cost of living in Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom vs Lille, France
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 8% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 (€10) | €15 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.75 (€6) | €8 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.74 (€4.21) | €5.83 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.08 (€1.21) | €1.12 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £4.06 (€4.56) | €3.32 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.79 (€2.01) | €1.98 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.54 (€5.10) | €7 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.92 (€2.16) | €1.94 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.22 (€1.37) | €1.79 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.30 (€2.58) | €2.25 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (€10) | €6 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.74 (€1.96) | €1.70 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.03 (€1.16) | €1.06 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 43% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,558 (€1,751) | €1,120 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,234 (€1,386) | €841 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £176 (€198) | €118 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £947 (€1,065) | €657 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £821 (€923) | €543 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £93 (€104) | €75 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (€24) | €28 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £345 (€388) | €322 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £56 (€62) | €91 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £3.80 (€4.28) | €10 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (€14) | €13 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 15% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £62 (€70) | €92 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 (€34) | €37 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £62 (€69) | €89 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £76 (€85) | €90 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 36% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,072 (€21,433) | €22,770 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.25 (€1.40) | €1.41 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £78 (€87) | €51 | + 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £17 (€19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 17% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.56 (€4.00) | €5.32 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €4.13 | + 126% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £63 (€71) | €24 | + 194% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.13 (€3.52) | €3.81 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.44 (€1.62) | €3.42 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.76 (€5.35) | €3.93 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.80 (€2.02) | €1.60 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.10 (€1.24) | €2.23 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (€13) | €23 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (€35) | €37 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (€20) | €21 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £100 (€112) | €79 | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £50 (€56) | €47 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€10) | €8 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.84 (€3.19) | €3.07 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.22 (€5.87) | €5.26 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £398 (€447) | €441 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (€0.13) | €0.22 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £31 (€35) | €35 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 (€11) | €7 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 101 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Brighton and Hove (United Kingdom) is 19% more expensive than in Lille (France)
For example, you would need at least €4,284 (£3,812) in Brighton and Hove to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,600 in Lille.
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