Cost of living in London, United Kingdom vs Lille, France
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in London (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (€15) | €15 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (€7) | €8 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.27 (€3.67) | €5.83 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.91 (€1.02) | €1.12 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.76 (€3.10) | €3.32 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.20 (€2.47) | €1.98 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.88 (€4.36) | €7 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.91 (€2.14) | €1.94 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.01 (€1.14) | €1.79 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.76 (€1.98) | €2.25 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (€10) | €6 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.09 (€2.35) | €1.70 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.12 (€1.26) | €1.06 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 118% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,797 (€3,140) | €1,120 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,902 (€2,135) | €841 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £155 (€173) | €118 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,800 (€2,020) | €657 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,289 (€1,447) | €543 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £96 (€108) | €75 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (€25) | €28 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £318 (€357) | €322 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £74 (€83) | €91 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (€7) | €10 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (€14) | €13 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £73 (€82) | €92 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (€37) | €37 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £74 (€83) | €89 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £87 (€98) | €90 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 117% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 117% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,380 (€22,878) | €22,770 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.26 (€1.41) | €1.41 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £146 (€164) | €51 | + 223% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £26 (€29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 46% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.24 (€3.63) | €5.32 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (€10) | €4.13 | + 137% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £99 (€111) | €24 | + 360% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.85 (€4.32) | €3.81 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.08 (€2.34) | €3.42 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.98 (€4.47) | €3.93 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.83 (€2.05) | €1.60 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.55 (€1.74) | €2.23 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (€17) | €23 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 27% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £36 (€41) | €37 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £24 (€27) | €21 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £171 (€191) | €79 | + 143% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £63 (€71) | €47 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (€13) | €8 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.11 (€3.49) | €3.07 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.20 (€5.83) | €5.26 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £461 (€517) | €441 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 (€0.15) | €0.22 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £47 (€52) | €35 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (€13) | €7 | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,975 prices entered by 378 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €5,476 (£4,878) in London to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,300 in Lille.
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