Cost of living in Graz, Austria vs Lille, France
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Graz (Austria) is 8% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 | €15 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 | €8 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.26 | €5.83 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 | €1.12 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.54 | €3.32 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.62 | €1.98 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 | €7 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 | €1.94 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.89 | €1.79 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.04 | €2.25 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €6 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.74 | €1.70 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 | €1.06 | + 16% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Graz (Austria) is 8% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,002 | €1,120 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €885 | €841 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €168 | €118 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €544 | €657 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €428 | €543 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €96 | €75 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €20 | €28 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €491 | €322 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 | €91 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 | €10 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 | €13 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Graz (Austria) is 4% more expensive 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) | €44 | €37 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 | €89 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 | €90 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Graz (Austria) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,374 | €22,770 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.13 | €1.41 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €51 | €51 | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Graz (Austria) is 21% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.56 | €5.32 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 | €4.13 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €64 | €24 | + 163% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.85 | €3.81 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.41 | €3.42 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 | €3.93 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 | €1.60 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.47 | €2.23 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 | €23 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Graz (Austria) is 16% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 | €37 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 | €21 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €131 | €79 | + 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 | €47 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 | €8 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.07 | €3.07 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.58 | €5.26 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €455 | €441 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 | €0.22 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 | €35 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.77 | €7 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 48 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,200 in Lille you would need to make just about €3,003 in Graz.
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