Cost of living in Nijmegen, Netherlands vs Lille, France
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 7% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 | €15 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €8 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.47 | €5.83 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 | €1.12 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.28 | €3.32 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.07 | €1.98 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.59 | €7 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 | €1.94 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.27 | €1.79 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 | €2.25 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.99 | €6 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.09 | €1.70 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.91 | €1.06 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 23% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,374 | €1,120 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €901 | €841 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 | €118 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €843 | €657 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €595 | €543 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 | €75 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 | €28 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €450 | €322 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €251 | €91 | + 176% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 | €10 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 | €13 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 11% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €102 | €92 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 | €37 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 | €89 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 | €90 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 35% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,611 | €22,770 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.63 | €1.41 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €82 | €51 | + 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 13% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.24 | €5.32 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 | €4.13 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 | €24 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.08 | €3.81 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.16 | €3.42 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.16 | €3.93 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.54 | €1.60 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.38 | €2.23 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 | €23 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 | €37 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 | €21 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 | €79 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 | €47 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 | €8 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.73 | €3.07 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.24 | €5.26 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €462 | €441 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 | €0.22 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €28 | €35 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 | €7 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 32 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nijmegen (Netherlands) is 14% more expensive than in Lille (France)
For example, you would need at least €3,776 in Nijmegen to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,300 in Lille.
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