Cost of living in Denver, Colorado, United States vs Lille, France
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (€13) | €15 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.37 (€3.59) | €5.83 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.81 (€0.67) | €1.12 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.82 (€2.32) | €3.32 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.13 (€2.57) | €1.98 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.90 (€4.85) | €7 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.28 (€2.70) | €1.94 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.79 (€1.47) | €1.79 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.30 (€1.89) | €2.25 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€12) | €6 | + 97% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.75 (€1.44) | €1.70 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (€1.77) | €1.06 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,290 (€1,883) | €1,120 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,618 (€1,330) | €841 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $121 (€99) | €118 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,755 (€1,443) | €657 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,148 (€944) | €543 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $86 (€71) | €75 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (€41) | €28 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $276 (€227) | €322 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (€99) | €91 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (€8) | €10 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (€27) | €13 | + 113% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Denver, Colorado (United States) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (€44) | €92 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (€44) | €37 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (€76) | €89 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $197 (€162) | €90 | + 81% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,600 (€17,762) | €22,770 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (€0.54) | €1.41 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $113 (€93) | €51 | + 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (€14) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (€7) | €5.32 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (€12) | €4.13 | + 197% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $117 (€96) | €24 | + 297% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.58) | €3.81 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.86 (€2.35) | €3.42 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.34 (€4.39) | €3.93 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.20 (€2.63) | €1.60 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (€1.46) | €2.23 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (€18) | €23 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Denver, Colorado (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (€35) | €37 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (€20) | €21 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $276 (€227) | €79 | + 188% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (€55) | €47 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€9) | €8 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.72 (€3.88) | €3.07 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.18 (€4.26) | €5.26 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $460 (€378) | €441 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.55 (€0.45) | €0.22 | + 107% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $74 (€61) | €35 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (€5.60) | €7 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 417 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €4,386 ($5,334) in Denver, Colorado to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,400 in Lille.
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