Cost of living in Valencia, Spain vs Lille, France
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| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Valencia (Spain) is 19% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 | €15 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €8 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.09 | €5.83 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.89 | €1.12 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.15 | €3.32 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.41 | €1.98 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.12 | €7 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.43 | €1.94 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.99 | €1.79 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.91 | €2.25 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.88 | €6 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.53 | €1.70 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.87 | €1.06 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Valencia (Spain) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,029 | €1,120 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €670 | €841 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €129 | €118 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €797 | €657 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €478 | €543 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 | €75 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 | €28 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €383 | €322 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €77 | €91 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 | €10 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 | €13 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Valencia (Spain) is 14% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 | €92 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 | €37 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 | €89 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 | €90 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Valencia (Spain) is 16% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,624 | €22,770 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.24 | €1.41 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 | €51 | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Valencia (Spain) is 9% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 | €5.32 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.92 | €4.13 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 | €24 | + 152% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.01 | €3.81 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.79 | €3.42 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.04 | €3.93 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.18 | €1.60 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 | €2.23 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 | €23 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Valencia (Spain) is 9% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 | €37 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 | €21 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €62 | €79 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 | €47 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 | €8 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.56 | €3.07 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.32 | €5.26 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €469 | €441 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 | €0.22 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 | €35 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.04 | €7 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 524 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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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 €3,036 in Valencia.
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