Cost of living in Helsingborg, Sweden vs Lille, France
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Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 8% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 101 kr (€10) | €15 | - 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 76 kr (€7) | €8 | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 49 kr (€4.80) | €5.83 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (€1.09) | €1.12 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | 37 kr (€3.64) | €3.32 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 kr (€2.63) | €1.98 | + 33% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (€5.48) | €7 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 24 kr (€2.33) | €1.94 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 kr (€0.91) | €1.79 | - 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (€1.54) | €2.25 | - 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 87 kr (€9) | €6 | + 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 20 kr (€1.93) | €1.70 | + 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16 kr (€1.58) | €1.06 | + 49% | |
Housing | + 11% | |||
Housing in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 11% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 12,011 kr (€1,181) | €1,120 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,574 kr (€941) | €841 | + 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 513 kr (€50) | €118 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,968 kr (€783) | €657 | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,350 kr (€526) | €543 | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 666 kr (€66) | €75 | - 13% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 268 kr (€26) | €28 | - 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,502 kr (€443) | €322 | + 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,229 kr (€121) | €91 | + 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 85 kr (€8) | €10 | - 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 286 kr (€28) | €13 | + 124% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Helsingborg (Sweden) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 892 kr (€88) | €92 | - 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 357 kr (€35) | €37 | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 903 kr (€89) | €89 | - 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,098 kr (€108) | €90 | + 21% | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 19% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 201,211 kr (€19,783) | €22,770 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (€1.37) | €1.41 | - 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 737 kr (€72) | €51 | + 43% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 348 kr (€34) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 6% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 kr (€4.39) | €5.32 | - 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 83 kr (€8) | €4.13 | + 99% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 202 kr (€20) | €24 | - 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 51 kr (€5.05) | €3.81 | + 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39 kr (€3.85) | €3.42 | + 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34 kr (€3.32) | €3.93 | - 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 kr (€1.97) | €1.60 | + 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17 kr (€1.70) | €2.23 | - 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 235 kr (€23) | €23 | - 1% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 7% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 412 kr (€40) | €37 | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 253 kr (€25) | €21 | + 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 584 kr (€57) | €79 | - 27% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 813 kr (€80) | €47 | + 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 118 kr (€12) | €8 | + 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr (€3.68) | €3.07 | + 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 59 kr (€5.76) | €5.26 | + 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €441 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 kr (€0.15) | €0.22 | - 32% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 374 kr (€37) | €35 | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 57 kr (€5.64) | €7 | - 19% | |
TOTAL | + 7% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €3,534 (35,943 kr) in Helsingborg to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,300 in Lille.
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