Cost of living in Paris, France vs Lille, France
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| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paris (France) is 14% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 | €15 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 | €8 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 | €5.83 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 | €1.12 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.39 | €3.32 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.78 | €1.98 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.83 | €7 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.03 | €1.94 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.62 | €1.79 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.90 | €2.25 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 | €6 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.30 | €1.70 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 | €1.06 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 108% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,767 | €1,120 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,079 | €841 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €278 | €118 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,863 | €657 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,277 | €543 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 | €75 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 | €28 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €381 | €322 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 | €91 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 | €10 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 | €13 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 | €92 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 | €37 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €116 | €89 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €108 | €90 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 29% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,304 | €22,770 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 | €1.41 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €75 | €51 | + 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 25% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.33 | €5.32 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 | €4.13 | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 | €24 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.12 | €3.81 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.68 | €3.42 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.22 | €3.93 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.23 | €1.60 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 | €2.23 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 | €23 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 27% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 | €37 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 | €21 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €104 | €79 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 | €47 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 | €8 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.78 | €3.07 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 | €5.26 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €484 | €441 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 | €0.22 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 | €35 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 | €7 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 738 prices entered by 176 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
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