Cost of living in Plymouth, United Kingdom vs Lille, France
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| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 16% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (€12) | €15 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.13 (€5.78) | €8 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.01 (€4.52) | €5.83 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.76 (€0.86) | €1.12 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.48 (€2.79) | €3.32 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.42 (€2.72) | €1.98 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.33 (€5.99) | €7 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.08 (€2.34) | €1.94 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.81 (€0.91) | €1.79 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.53 (€1.72) | €2.25 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €6 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.67 (€1.88) | €1.70 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.68 (€0.76) | €1.06 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 23% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £874 (€984) | €1,120 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £777 (€874) | €841 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £234 (€263) | €118 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,154 (€1,298) | €657 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £444 (€499) | €543 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £133 (€150) | €75 | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (€26) | €28 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £324 (€365) | €322 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £82 (€93) | €91 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.64 (€6) | €10 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (€11) | €13 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 27% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £64 (€72) | €92 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £24 (€27) | €37 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £52 (€59) | €89 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £50 (€56) | €90 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,585 (€20,907) | €22,770 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 (€1.36) | €1.41 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £50 (€56) | €51 | + 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £14 (€16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.13 (€3.52) | €5.32 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €4.13 | + 125% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £48 (€55) | €24 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.22 (€3.63) | €3.81 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.57 (€1.77) | €3.42 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.79 (€3.14) | €3.93 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.45 (€1.63) | €1.60 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.31 (€1.48) | €2.23 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 (€11) | €23 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £28 (€32) | €37 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (€21) | €21 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £103 (€116) | €79 | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £75 (€84) | €47 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (€8) | €8 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.79 (€3.13) | €3.07 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.69 (€4.15) | €5.26 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £433 (€487) | €441 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.08 (€0.09) | €0.22 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £32 (€36) | €35 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £9 (€10) | €7 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 101 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €3,357 (£2,984) in Plymouth to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,300 in Lille.
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