Cost of living in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 6% more expensive than in Lille (France)
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| Food in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 14% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth (United Kingdom) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| £10 (€12) | €15 | 18% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| £5.13 (€5.93) | €8 | 23% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| £4.01 (€4.64) | €5.83 | 20% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| £0.76 (€0.88) | €1.12 | 22% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| £2.48 (€2.87) | €3.32 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| £2.42 (€2.79) | €1.98 | 41% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| £5.33 (€6) | €7 | 6% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| £2.08 (€2.40) | €1.94 | 24% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| £0.81 (€0.93) | €1.79 | 48% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| £1.53 (€1.77) | €2.25 | 21% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| £8 (€9) | €6 | 49% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| £1.67 (€1.93) | €1.70 | 14% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| £0.68 (€0.78) | €1.06 | 26% |
| Housing in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 33% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||
| Plymouth (United Kingdom) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| £1,011 (€1,168) | €1,120 | 4% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| £1,075 (€1,242) | €841 | 48% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| £234 (€271) | €118 | 130% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| £1,154 (€1,334) | €657 | 103% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| £444 (€513) | €543 | 6% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| £133 (€154) | €75 | 106% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| £23 (€27) | €28 | 2% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| £324 (€375) | €322 | 16% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £84 (€98) | €91 | 7% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| £5.64 (€7) | €10 | 35% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| £9 (€11) | €13 | 13% |
| Clothes in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 25% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||
| Plymouth (United Kingdom) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| £64 (€74) | €92 | 20% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| £24 (€28) | €37 | 24% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £52 (€60) | €89 | 32% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| £50 (€58) | €90 | 35% |
| Transportation in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 6% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||
| Plymouth (United Kingdom) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| £18,585 (€21,483) | €22,770 | 6% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| £1.21 (€1.40) | €1.41 | 1% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| £50 (€58) | €51 | 14% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| £14 (€16) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||
| Plymouth (United Kingdom) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| £3.13 (€3.61) | €5.32 | 32% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| £8 (€10) | €4.13 | 131% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| £48 (€56) | €24 | 132% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| £3.22 (€3.73) | €3.81 | 2% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| £1.57 (€1.82) | €3.42 | 47% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| £2.79 (€3.23) | €3.93 | 18% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| £1.45 (€1.67) | €1.60 | 4% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| £1.31 (€1.52) | €2.23 | 32% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| £10 (€11) | €23 | 52% |
| Entertainment in Plymouth (United Kingdom) is 4% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||
| Plymouth (United Kingdom) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| £28 (€33) | €37 | 11% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| £19 (€21) | €21 | 2% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| £103 (€120) | €79 | 52% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| £75 (€86) | €47 | 83% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| £7 (€8) | €8 | 2% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| £2.79 (€3.22) | €3.07 | 5% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| £3.69 (€4.26) | €5.26 | 19% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| £433 (€500) | €441 | 13% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| £0.08 (€0.09) | €0.22 | 59% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| £32 (€37) | €35 | 5% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| £9 (€10) | €7 | 45% |
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For example, you would need at least €3,611 (£3,124) in Plymouth to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,400 in Lille.