Cost of living in Strasbourg, France vs Lille, France
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Food | - 0% | |||
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Food in Strasbourg (France) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 | €15 | - 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €8 | + 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.99 | €5.83 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 | €1.12 | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.25 | €3.32 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 | €1.98 | + 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €7 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.58 | €1.94 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 | €1.79 | - 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.63 | €2.25 | - 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €6 | + 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.03 | €1.70 | + 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 | €1.06 | + 3% | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in Strasbourg (France) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,161 | €1,120 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €848 | €841 | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 | €118 | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €691 | €657 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €516 | €543 | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €96 | €75 | + 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 | €28 | - 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | €418 | €322 | + 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €85 | €91 | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 | €10 | - 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 | €13 | + 16% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Strasbourg (France) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 | €92 | - 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 | €37 | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 | €89 | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 | €90 | + 43% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Strasbourg (France) is 11% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,519 | €22,770 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.28 | €1.41 | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €44 | €51 | - 13% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Strasbourg (France) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 | €5.32 | + 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 | €4.13 | + 119% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €23 | €24 | - 3% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.56 | €3.81 | + 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.33 | €3.42 | - 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.06 | €3.93 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 | €1.60 | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.27 | €2.23 | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 | €23 | - 12% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Strasbourg (France) is 7% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 | €37 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 | €21 | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 | €79 | - 36% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 | €47 | + 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €8 | - 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.07 | €3.07 | + 0% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.65 | €5.26 | - 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €469 | €441 | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 | €0.22 | + 11% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 | €35 | + 70% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 | €7 | + 4% | |
TOTAL | - 0% |

These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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