Cost of living in Coimbra, Portugal vs Lille, France
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Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Coimbra (Portugal) is 42% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 | €15 | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.40 | €8 | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.59 | €5.83 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.64 | €1.12 | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.98 | €3.32 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.04 | €1.98 | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.28 | €7 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.28 | €1.94 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.94 | €1.79 | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 | €2.25 | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.61 | €6 | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.89 | €1.70 | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.78 | €1.06 | - 26% | |
Housing | - 27% | |||
Housing in Coimbra (Portugal) is 27% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €687 | €1,120 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €470 | €841 | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €117 | €118 | - 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €540 | €657 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €309 | €543 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 | €75 | + 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 | €28 | - 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | €334 | €322 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 | €91 | + 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 | €10 | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 | €13 | - 47% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Coimbra (Portugal) is 14% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 | €92 | - 9% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 | €37 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 | €89 | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 | €90 | - 4% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Coimbra (Portugal) is 22% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,064 | €22,770 | + 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 | €1.41 | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €25 | €51 | - 50% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Coimbra (Portugal) is 12% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.93 | €5.32 | + 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.11 | €4.13 | + 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 | €24 | + 142% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.47 | €3.81 | - 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.27 | €3.42 | - 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.42 | €3.93 | + 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.32 | €1.60 | - 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.39 | €2.23 | + 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 | €23 | - 58% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Coimbra (Portugal) is 28% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €19 | €37 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €12 | €21 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €41 | €79 | - 48% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €27 | €47 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.31 | €8 | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.86 | €3.07 | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.56 | €5.26 | - 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €524 | €441 | + 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 | €0.22 | - 13% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 | €35 | - 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.89 | €7 | - 30% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Coimbra (Portugal) is 27% cheaper than in Lille (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,300 in Lille you would need to make just about €2,412 in Coimbra.
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