Cost of living in San Diego, California (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Lille (France)
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| Food | + 58% | |||
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| Food in San Diego, California (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Lille | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (€20) | €15 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (€10) | €8 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.14 (€5.24) | €5.83 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (€1.12) | €1.18 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.65 (€5.76) | €3.66 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.23 (€4.32) | €2.66 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€7) | €7 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.99 (€4.07) | €2.33 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (€2.26) | €1.42 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.33 (€3.40) | €2.04 | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€15) | €6 | + 133% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.84 (€2.90) | €1.95 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.50 (€3.57) | €1.15 | + 211% | |
| Housing | + 172% | |||
| Housing in San Diego, California (United States) is 172% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,277 (€3,342) | €1,202 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,709 (€2,763) | €869 | + 218% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $196 (€200) | €123 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,371 (€2,419) | €665 | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,800 (€1,836) | €563 | + 226% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $111 (€113) | €75 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (€66) | €28 | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $308 (€314) | €336 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $110 (€112) | €95 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (€14) | €10 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (€31) | €13 | + 133% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in San Diego, California (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (€58) | €93 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $55 (€56) | €35 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (€97) | €95 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $124 (€126) | €90 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in San Diego, California (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,155 (€24,636) | €23,157 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.38 (€1.41) | €1.54 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $77 (€78) | €53 | + 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (€18) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 131% | |||
| Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is 131% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (€11) | €5.32 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (€15) | €4.35 | + 242% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $124 (€127) | €25 | + 406% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (€9) | €4.09 | + 132% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.27 (€3.33) | €3.41 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (€7) | €3.68 | + 101% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.90 (€4.99) | €1.60 | + 213% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.16 (€2.20) | €2.15 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (€29) | €23 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in San Diego, California (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Lille | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (€55) | €43 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (€30) | €22 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $239 (€243) | €79 | + 209% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $88 (€89) | €54 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (€17) | €8 | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.88 (€4.98) | €3.11 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (€8) | €5.34 | + 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $412 (€420) | €443 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (€0.30) | €0.22 | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (€52) | €35 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€10) | €7 | + 32% | |
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TOTAL | + 77% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2022.
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