Cost of living in Riverside, California, United States vs Lille, France
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Riverside, California (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€12) | €15 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€6) | €8 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.34 (€3.57) | €5.83 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (€0.72) | €1.12 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.37 (€2.76) | €3.32 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.06 (€2.51) | €1.98 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.97 (€4.08) | €7 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.48 (€2.86) | €1.94 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.58 (€1.30) | €1.79 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.48 (€2.04) | €2.25 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (€9) | €6 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (€1.63) | €1.70 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.53 (€2.07) | €1.06 | + 96% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Riverside, California (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,954 (€1,605) | €1,120 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,731 (€1,422) | €841 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $183 (€151) | €118 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,357 (€1,115) | €657 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,162 (€955) | €543 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $169 (€139) | €75 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $43 (€35) | €28 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $240 (€197) | €322 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $93 (€76) | €91 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €10 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (€14) | €13 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Riverside, California (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (€41) | €92 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (€34) | €37 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (€67) | €89 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (€95) | €90 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Riverside, California (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,989 (€17,240) | €22,770 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.92 (€0.76) | €1.41 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $48 (€40) | €51 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (€15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Riverside, California (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €5.32 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (€21) | €4.13 | + 413% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $100 (€82) | €24 | + 239% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.91) | €3.81 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.75 (€2.26) | €3.42 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.03 (€3.31) | €3.93 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.99 (€2.46) | €1.60 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.73 (€1.42) | €2.23 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (€14) | €23 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Riverside, California (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (€37) | €37 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (€21) | €21 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $172 (€141) | €79 | + 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $52 (€43) | €47 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€8) | €8 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.74 (€3.89) | €3.07 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.68 (€4.67) | €5.26 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $436 (€358) | €441 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (€0.10) | €0.22 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (€27) | €35 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €7 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 106 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Riverside, California (United States) is about the same as in Lille (France)
For example, you would need at least €3,418 ($4,161) in Riverside, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,300 in Lille.
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