Cost of living in San Antonio, Texas, United States vs Lille, France
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (€11) | €15 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.58 (€2.95) | €5.83 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.80 (€0.66) | €1.12 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.47 (€2.03) | €3.32 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.28 (€1.88) | €1.98 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.15 (€3.42) | €7 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.67 (€2.20) | €1.94 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.10 (€0.90) | €1.79 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.89 (€2.38) | €2.25 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (€10) | €6 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.76 (€1.45) | €1.70 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.43 (€1.18) | €1.06 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,654 (€1,363) | €1,120 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,271 (€1,048) | €841 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (€147) | €118 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,125 (€928) | €657 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $810 (€667) | €543 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $109 (€90) | €75 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (€40) | €28 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $297 (€245) | €322 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (€108) | €91 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (€7) | €10 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (€13) | €13 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (€37) | €92 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (€41) | €37 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (€74) | €89 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (€121) | €90 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 40% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,900 (€18,055) | €22,770 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.53 (€0.44) | €1.41 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (€29) | €51 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (€18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.16 (€4.26) | €5.32 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (€11) | €4.13 | + 174% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (€83) | €24 | + 244% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (€5.09) | €3.81 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.90 (€2.39) | €3.42 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.91 (€4.05) | €3.93 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.74 (€2.26) | €1.60 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.39 (€1.15) | €2.23 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (€15) | €23 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (€33) | €37 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (€17) | €21 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $204 (€168) | €79 | + 114% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $65 (€54) | €47 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€8) | €8 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.96 (€4.09) | €3.07 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€5.64) | €5.26 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $384 (€317) | €441 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (€0.10) | €0.22 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $61 (€50) | €35 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (€5.69) | €7 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 388 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Lille (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,400 in Lille you would need to make just about €3,119 ($3,783) in San Antonio, Texas.
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