Cost of living in Ipswich, United Kingdom vs Lille, France
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ipswich (United Kingdom) is 8% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (€13) | €15 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.83 (€7) | €8 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.99 (€4.49) | €5.83 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.76 (€0.86) | €1.12 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.26 (€2.54) | €3.32 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.29 (€2.57) | €1.98 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.77 (€5.37) | €7 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.77 (€1.99) | €1.94 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.75 (€0.85) | €1.79 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.89 (€2.12) | €2.25 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€8) | €6 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.84 (€2.07) | €1.70 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.02 (€1.14) | €1.06 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Ipswich (United Kingdom) is 13% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,116 (€1,255) | €1,120 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,045 (€1,175) | €841 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £123 (€139) | €118 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £679 (€764) | €657 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £588 (€662) | €543 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £96 (€108) | €75 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (€24) | €28 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £345 (€388) | €322 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £95 (€107) | €91 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.71 (€6) | €10 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (€11) | €13 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Ipswich (United Kingdom) is 13% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £58 (€65) | €92 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £34 (€39) | €37 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £60 (€68) | €89 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £57 (€64) | €90 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Ipswich (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,709 (€23,291) | €22,770 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.18 (€1.32) | €1.41 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £49 (€55) | €51 | + 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £15 (€17) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Ipswich (United Kingdom) is 28% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.35 (€4.90) | €5.32 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €4.13 | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £75 (€84) | €24 | + 249% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.22 (€3.62) | €3.81 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.62 (€1.82) | €3.42 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.77 (€4.24) | €3.93 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.93 (€2.17) | €1.60 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.91 (€2.15) | €2.23 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (€13) | €23 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Ipswich (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £33 (€37) | €37 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (€22) | €21 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £36 (€41) | €79 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £58 (€66) | €47 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (€7) | €8 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.19 (€3.58) | €3.07 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.12 (€4.64) | €5.26 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £299 (€337) | €441 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.21 (€0.23) | €0.22 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £29 (€33) | €35 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £8 (€10) | €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 49 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
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