Cost of living in Palma de Mallorca, Spain vs Lille, France
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Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 9% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 | €15 | + 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €8 | + 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 | €5.83 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.86 | €1.12 | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.03 | €3.32 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.55 | €1.98 | - 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 | €7 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.16 | €1.94 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.27 | €1.79 | - 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 | €2.25 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 | €6 | + 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.56 | €1.70 | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.18 | €1.06 | + 12% | |
Housing | + 30% | |||
Housing in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 30% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,521 | €1,120 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €952 | €841 | + 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €115 | €118 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €985 | €657 | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €652 | €543 | + 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €135 | €75 | + 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 | €28 | + 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | €434 | €322 | + 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €138 | €91 | + 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.57 | €10 | - 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 | €13 | - 14% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 | €92 | - 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 | €37 | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 | €89 | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 | €90 | + 7% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 15% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,466 | €22,770 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 | €1.41 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €36 | €51 | - 29% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is 10% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.12 | €5.32 | - 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 | €4.13 | + 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 | €24 | + 158% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.58 | €3.81 | + 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.91 | €3.42 | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.59 | €3.93 | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.43 | €1.60 | - 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.57 | €2.23 | - 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 | €23 | - 34% | |
Entertainment | + 0% | |||
Entertainment in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 | €37 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 | €21 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €53 | €79 | - 33% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 | €47 | + 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 | €8 | + 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.23 | €3.07 | + 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.74 | €5.26 | - 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €504 | €441 | + 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 | €0.22 | - 23% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 | €35 | + 63% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.08 | €7 | - 27% | |
TOTAL | + 2% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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