Cost of living in Uppsala (Sweden) is 11% more expensive than in Lille (France)
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| Food in Uppsala (Sweden) is 6% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Uppsala (Sweden) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 116 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 (€5.60) | €5.83 | 4% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 12 kr (€1.17) | €1.12 | 5% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 31 kr (€3.01) | €3.32 | 9% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 26 kr (€2.60) | €1.98 | 32% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 48 kr (€4.68) | €7 | 29% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 26 kr (€2.53) | €1.94 | 31% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 10 kr (€1.03) | €1.79 | 43% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 16 kr (€1.60) | €2.25 | 29% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 95 kr (€9) | €6 | 54% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 21 kr (€2.07) | €1.70 | 22% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 13 kr (€1.25) | €1.06 | 18% |
| Housing in Uppsala (Sweden) is 14% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||
| Uppsala (Sweden) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 13,576 kr (€1,337) | €1,120 | 19% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 8,904 kr (€877) | €841 | 4% |
| 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 (€876) | €657 | 33% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 6,178 kr (€609) | €543 | 12% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 804 kr (€79) | €75 | 6% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 261 kr (€26) | €28 | 7% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 3,855 kr (€380) | €322 | 18% |
| 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 | 22% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 210 kr (€21) | €13 | 65% |
| Clothes in Uppsala (Sweden) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||
| Uppsala (Sweden) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 931 kr (€92) | €92 | 1% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 327 kr (€32) | €37 | 13% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 1,005 kr (€99) | €89 | 11% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 1,128 kr (€111) | €90 | 24% |
| Transportation in Uppsala (Sweden) is 30% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||
| Uppsala (Sweden) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 205,391 kr (€20,232) | €22,770 | 11% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 14 kr (€1.42) | €1.41 | 1% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 837 kr (€82) | €51 | 63% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 308 kr (€30) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Uppsala (Sweden) is 5% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||
| Uppsala (Sweden) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 49 kr (€4.88) | €5.32 | 8% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 124 kr (€12) | €4.13 | 196% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 196 kr (€19) | €24 | 20% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 40 kr (€3.92) | €3.81 | 3% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 30 kr (€2.93) | €3.42 | 14% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 22 kr (€2.16) | €3.93 | 45% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 18 kr (€1.75) | €1.60 | 9% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 19 kr (€1.89) | €2.23 | 15% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 305 kr (€30) | €23 | 29% |
| Entertainment in Uppsala (Sweden) is 7% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||
| Uppsala (Sweden) | Lille (France) | Diff |
| 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 | 25% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 761 kr (€75) | €47 | 59% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 119 kr (€12) | €8 | 44% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 37 kr (€3.69) | €3.07 | 20% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 55 kr (€5.37) | €5.26 | 2% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 4,283 kr (€422) | €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 | 26% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 61 kr (€5.98) | €7 | 15% |
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For example, you would need at least €3,889 (39,480 kr) in Uppsala to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,500 in Lille.