Cost of living in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 15% cheaper than in Lille (France)
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| Food in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 14% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sherbrooke (Canada) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| C$15 (€10) | €15 | 33% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| C$10 (€7) | €8 | 15% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| C$7 (€4.49) | €5.83 | 23% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| C$1.93 (€1.27) | €1.12 | 13% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| C$3.20 (€2.11) | €3.49 | 40% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| C$3.39 (€2.23) | €1.98 | 13% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| C$9 (€6) | €7 | 6% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| C$3.84 (€2.53) | €1.94 | 31% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| C$1.89 (€1.25) | €1.83 | 32% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| C$3.45 (€2.27) | €2.07 | 10% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| C$16 (€10) | €6 | 71% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| C$1.77 (€1.17) | €1.70 | 31% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| C$2.01 (€1.32) | €1.08 | 23% |
| Housing in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 35% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||
| Sherbrooke (Canada) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$917 (€604) | €1,170 | 48% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| C$645 (€425) | €855 | 50% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| C$91 (€60) | €118 | 49% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| C$676 (€445) | €665 | 33% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| C$507 (€334) | €563 | 41% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| C$84 (€55) | €75 | 26% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| C$40 (€27) | €28 | 4% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| C$401 (€265) | €334 | 21% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$133 (€87) | €91 | 4% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| C$7 (€4.82) | €10 | 52% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| C$17 (€11) | €13 | 13% |
| Clothes in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 20% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||
| Sherbrooke (Canada) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| C$62 (€41) | €92 | 55% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| C$58 (€38) | €35 | 11% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$118 (€77) | €90 | 13% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| C$78 (€51) | €90 | 43% |
| Transportation in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 21% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||
| Sherbrooke (Canada) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| C$25,329 (€16,691) | €22,770 | 27% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| C$1.16 (€0.76) | €1.41 | 46% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| C$68 (€45) | €51 | 11% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Personal Care in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 13% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||
| Sherbrooke (Canada) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| C$8 (€5.32) | €5.32 | 0% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| - | €4.35 | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| C$100 (€66) | €24 | 173% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| C$9 (€5.92) | €3.81 | 55% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| C$4.26 (€2.81) | €3.42 | 18% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| C$3.75 (€2.47) | €3.93 | 37% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| C$3.02 (€1.99) | €1.60 | 24% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| C$2.69 (€1.77) | €2.23 | 21% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| C$21 (€14) | €23 | 40% |
| Entertainment in Sherbrooke (Canada) is 19% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||
| Sherbrooke (Canada) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| C$44 (€29) | €37 | 21% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| C$18 (€12) | €21 | 42% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| C$128 (€84) | €79 | 7% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| C$86 (€57) | €47 | 20% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| C$8 (€5.47) | €8 | 33% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| C$4.43 (€2.92) | €3.07 | 5% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| C$6 (€4.11) | €5.26 | 22% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| C$800 (€527) | €451 | 17% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| C$1.01 (€0.67) | €0.22 | 208% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| C$27 (€18) | €35 | 49% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| C$10 (€7) | €7 | 6% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,400 in Lille you would need to make just about €2,885 (C$4,378) in Sherbrooke.