Cost of living in New Haven, Connecticut, United States vs Lille, France
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| Food in New Haven, Connecticut (United States) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (€10) | €15 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.69 (€3.03) | €5.83 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (€0.79) | €1.12 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.43 (€2.82) | €3.32 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.86 (€3.17) | €1.98 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.93 (€4.05) | €7 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.96 (€2.43) | €1.94 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.18 (€0.97) | €1.79 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.24 (€4.30) | €2.25 | + 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€12) | €6 | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.96 (€1.61) | €1.70 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.62 (€2.15) | €1.06 | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in New Haven, Connecticut (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,890 (€1,552) | €1,120 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,407 (€1,156) | €841 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $156 (€128) | €118 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,427 (€1,172) | €657 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $966 (€793) | €543 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (€100) | €75 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (€36) | €28 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $265 (€217) | €322 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $124 (€102) | €91 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (€8) | €10 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (€16) | €13 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in New Haven, Connecticut (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (€41) | €92 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (€39) | €37 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (€67) | €89 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $135 (€111) | €90 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in New Haven, Connecticut (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,081 (€18,137) | €22,770 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (€0.59) | €1.41 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $64 (€52) | €51 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in New Haven, Connecticut (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €5.32 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (€21) | €4.13 | + 397% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $177 (€145) | €24 | + 502% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (€5.28) | €3.81 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.28 (€2.70) | €3.42 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.53 (€3.72) | €3.93 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.45 (€2.84) | €1.60 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.19 (€1.80) | €2.23 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€17) | €23 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in New Haven, Connecticut (United States) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (€38) | €37 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€20) | €21 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $150 (€123) | €79 | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (€65) | €47 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€8) | €8 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.14 (€3.40) | €3.07 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (€5.05) | €5.26 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $427 (€351) | €441 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (€26) | €35 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€8) | €7 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 54 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in New Haven, Connecticut (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Lille (France)
For example, you would need at least €3,636 ($4,426) in New Haven, Connecticut to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,300 in Lille.
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