Cost of living in Milan (Italy) is 13% more expensive than in Lille (France)
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| Food in Milan (Italy) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Milan (Italy) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €16 | €15 | 6% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €8 | €8 | 6% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €4.94 | €5.83 | 15% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €1.22 | €1.12 | 9% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €3.99 | €3.32 | 20% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.04 | €1.98 | 3% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €6 | €7 | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €1.76 | €1.94 | 9% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.34 | €1.79 | 25% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €1.54 | €2.25 | 31% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €8 | €6 | 27% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.75 | €1.70 | 3% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.12 | €1.06 | 6% |
| Housing in Milan (Italy) is 34% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||
| Milan (Italy) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,758 | €1,120 | 57% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €1,085 | €841 | 29% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €120 | €118 | 2% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,214 | €657 | 85% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €772 | €543 | 42% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €84 | €75 | 13% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €24 | €28 | 13% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €344 | €322 | 7% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €132 | €91 | 45% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €4.67 | €10 | 53% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €11 | €13 | 10% |
| Clothes in Milan (Italy) is 9% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||
| Milan (Italy) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €88 | €92 | 5% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €42 | €37 | 14% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €92 | €89 | 3% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €124 | €90 | 39% |
| Transportation in Milan (Italy) is 7% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||
| Milan (Italy) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €25,398 | €22,770 | 12% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.45 | €1.41 | 2% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €41 | €51 | 20% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €21 | - | - |
| Personal Care in Milan (Italy) is 44% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||
| Milan (Italy) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €9 | €5.32 | 60% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €9 | €4.13 | 116% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €80 | €24 | 233% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €5.92 | €3.81 | 55% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €3.48 | €3.42 | 2% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €2.93 | €3.93 | 25% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €2.20 | €1.60 | 37% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €1.83 | €2.23 | 18% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €16 | €23 | 32% |
| Entertainment in Milan (Italy) is 23% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||
| Milan (Italy) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €39 | €37 | 5% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €20 | €21 | 3% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €126 | €79 | 60% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €72 | €47 | 53% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €12 | €8 | 43% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €2.05 | €3.07 | 33% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €5.23 | €5.26 | 1% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €467 | €441 | 6% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.19 | €0.22 | 14% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €84 | €35 | 139% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €5.66 | €7 | 19% |
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For example, you would need at least €3,605 in Milan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,200 in Lille.