Cost of living in Edmonton, Canada vs Lille, France
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Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Edmonton (Canada) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$22 (€14) | €15 | - 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (€7) | €8 | - 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (€4.85) | €5.83 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.11 (€1.36) | €1.12 | + 22% | |
12 eggs, large | C$3.78 (€2.44) | €3.32 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.69 (€2.38) | €1.98 | + 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$14 (€9) | €7 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.59 (€2.96) | €1.94 | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.08 (€1.99) | €1.79 | + 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.92 (€2.53) | €2.25 | + 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (€12) | €6 | + 94% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.40 (€1.55) | €1.70 | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.86 (€1.20) | €1.06 | + 13% | |
Housing | + 14% | |||
Housing in Edmonton (Canada) is 14% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,483 (€956) | €1,120 | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,353 (€873) | €841 | + 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$237 (€153) | €118 | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,537 (€991) | €657 | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,048 (€676) | €543 | + 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$156 (€100) | €75 | + 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$54 (€35) | €28 | + 26% | |
40” flat screen tv | C$384 (€248) | €322 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$135 (€87) | €91 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (€8) | €10 | - 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$22 (€14) | €13 | + 15% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Edmonton (Canada) is 31% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$71 (€46) | €92 | - 50% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$42 (€27) | €37 | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$117 (€75) | €89 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$130 (€84) | €90 | - 6% | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Edmonton (Canada) is 4% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,936 (€17,373) | €22,770 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$0.95 (€0.61) | €1.41 | - 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$96 (€62) | €51 | + 22% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$19 (€12) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 27% | |||
Personal Care in Edmonton (Canada) is 27% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (€8) | €5.32 | + 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (€14) | €4.13 | + 230% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$77 (€50) | €24 | + 106% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$7 (€4.79) | €3.81 | + 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.40 (€2.84) | €3.42 | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.83 (€3.12) | €3.93 | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.26 (€2.10) | €1.60 | + 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$2.94 (€1.90) | €2.23 | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (€16) | €23 | - 33% | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Edmonton (Canada) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$52 (€33) | €37 | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$32 (€21) | €21 | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$120 (€77) | €79 | - 2% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$102 (€66) | €47 | + 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (€7) | €8 | - 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.29 (€3.41) | €3.07 | + 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (€4.54) | €5.26 | - 14% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$581 (€375) | €441 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.30 (€0.19) | €0.22 | - 11% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$58 (€37) | €35 | + 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$16 (€10) | €7 | + 45% | |
TOTAL | + 3% |

These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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