Cost of living in San Diego, California, United States vs Lille, France
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Food | + 0% | |||
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Food in San Diego, California (United States) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (€14) | €15 | - 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (€7) | €8 | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.50 (€3.70) | €5.83 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (€0.71) | €1.12 | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.57 (€2.93) | €3.32 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (€3.29) | €1.98 | + 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€5.57) | €7 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.15 (€2.59) | €1.94 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.32 (€1.08) | €1.79 | - 40% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.43 (€1.99) | €2.25 | - 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (€9) | €6 | + 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.98 (€1.63) | €1.70 | - 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (€1.77) | €1.06 | + 67% | |
Housing | + 111% | |||
Housing in San Diego, California (United States) is 111% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,166 (€2,600) | €1,120 | + 132% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,041 (€1,676) | €841 | + 99% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $167 (€137) | €118 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,341 (€1,923) | €657 | + 193% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,547 (€1,271) | €543 | + 134% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $108 (€89) | €75 | + 19% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $71 (€58) | €28 | + 112% | |
40” flat screen tv | $321 (€264) | €322 | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (€102) | €91 | + 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €10 | - 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€19) | €13 | + 52% | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in San Diego, California (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (€40) | €92 | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (€32) | €37 | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $96 (€79) | €89 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (€98) | €90 | + 10% | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in San Diego, California (United States) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,457 (€19,267) | €22,770 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (€0.71) | €1.41 | - 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $73 (€60) | €51 | + 18% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (€13) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 58% | |||
Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.66) | €5.32 | + 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (€14) | €4.13 | + 229% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (€86) | €24 | + 257% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (€6) | €3.81 | + 70% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (€2.85) | €3.42 | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (€5.01) | €3.93 | + 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.74 (€3.07) | €1.60 | + 92% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.54 (€1.26) | €2.23 | - 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (€19) | €23 | - 17% | |
Entertainment | + 38% | |||
Entertainment in San Diego, California (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (€35) | €37 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (€25) | €21 | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $279 (€229) | €79 | + 191% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (€76) | €47 | + 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (€12) | €8 | + 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.92 (€4.04) | €3.07 | + 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $9 (€7) | €5.26 | + 33% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $393 (€323) | €441 | - 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (€0.48) | €0.22 | + 123% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (€45) | €35 | + 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (€8) | €7 | + 10% | |
TOTAL | + 35% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Diego, California (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Lille (France)
For example, you would need at least €4,585 ($5,582) in San Diego, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,400 in Lille.
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