Cost of living in Uppsala, Sweden vs Lille, France
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Uppsala (Sweden) is 6% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 115 kr (€11) | €15 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 77 kr (€8) | €8 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 57 kr (€5.63) | €5.83 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (€1.18) | €1.12 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31 kr (€3.02) | €3.32 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 kr (€2.50) | €1.98 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 48 kr (€4.70) | €7 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (€2.54) | €1.94 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (€1.03) | €1.79 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (€1.61) | €2.25 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 95 kr (€9) | €6 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (€2.08) | €1.70 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (€1.25) | €1.06 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Uppsala (Sweden) is 15% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,576 kr (€1,344) | €1,120 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,904 kr (€881) | €841 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 869 kr (€86) | €118 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,895 kr (€880) | €657 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,178 kr (€611) | €543 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 804 kr (€80) | €75 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 261 kr (€26) | €28 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,855 kr (€382) | €322 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 797 kr (€79) | €91 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 79 kr (€8) | €10 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 210 kr (€21) | €13 | + 66% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Uppsala (Sweden) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 931 kr (€92) | €92 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 327 kr (€32) | €37 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,005 kr (€99) | €89 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,128 kr (€112) | €90 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Uppsala (Sweden) is 31% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 205,391 kr (€20,328) | €22,770 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (€1.43) | €1.41 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 837 kr (€83) | €51 | + 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 308 kr (€31) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Uppsala (Sweden) is 6% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 49 kr (€4.90) | €5.32 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 124 kr (€12) | €4.13 | + 198% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 196 kr (€19) | €24 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 40 kr (€3.94) | €3.81 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 kr (€2.95) | €3.42 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22 kr (€2.17) | €3.93 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 18 kr (€1.76) | €1.60 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19 kr (€1.90) | €2.23 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 305 kr (€30) | €23 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Uppsala (Sweden) is 7% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 372 kr (€37) | €37 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 251 kr (€25) | €21 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,000 kr (€99) | €79 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 761 kr (€75) | €47 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 119 kr (€12) | €8 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr (€3.71) | €3.07 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 55 kr (€5.40) | €5.26 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,283 kr (€424) | €441 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.34 kr (€0.13) | €0.22 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 448 kr (€44) | €35 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (€6) | €7 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 87 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least €4,138 (41,807 kr) in Uppsala to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,700 in Lille.
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