Cost of living in Exeter, United Kingdom vs Lille, France
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| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Exeter (United Kingdom) is 18% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 (€11) | €15 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.40 (€6) | €8 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.54 (€3.98) | €5.83 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.70 (€0.78) | €1.12 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.41 (€2.71) | €3.32 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.02 (€2.27) | €1.98 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.50 (€5.05) | €7 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.78 (€2.00) | €1.94 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.01 (€1.13) | €1.79 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.79 (€2.02) | €2.25 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €6 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.89 (€2.13) | €1.70 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.73 (€0.82) | €1.06 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Exeter (United Kingdom) is 16% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,079 (€1,212) | €1,120 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £913 (€1,026) | €841 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £155 (€174) | €118 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £749 (€842) | €657 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £872 (€979) | €543 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £104 (€117) | €75 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £15 (€17) | €28 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £364 (€410) | €322 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 (€90) | €91 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.90 (€7) | €10 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (€11) | €13 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Exeter (United Kingdom) is 23% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £54 (€60) | €92 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £29 (€33) | €37 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £60 (€67) | €89 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £56 (€63) | €90 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Exeter (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,183 (€22,681) | €22,770 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.20 (€1.35) | €1.41 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £46 (€51) | €51 | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £16 (€18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 133% | |||
| Personal Care in Exeter (United Kingdom) is 133% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.17 (€4.68) | €5.32 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €4.13 | + 120% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £248 (€279) | €24 | + 1055% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.94 (€4.43) | €3.81 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.87 (€2.10) | €3.42 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.65 (€2.98) | €3.93 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.17 (€2.43) | €1.60 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.75 (€1.97) | €2.23 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (€10) | €23 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Exeter (United Kingdom) is 6% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £24 (€27) | €37 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (€22) | €21 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £74 (€83) | €79 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (€64) | €47 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (€8) | €8 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.88 (€3.24) | €3.07 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.32 (€4.85) | €5.26 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £402 (€451) | €441 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 (€0.10) | €0.22 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £34 (€39) | €35 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £8 (€9) | €7 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 40 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Exeter (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Lille (France)
For example, you would need at least €3,312 (£2,947) in Exeter to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,200 in Lille.
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