Cost of living in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is about the same as in Lille (France)
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 605 prices entered by 58 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 7% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Valencia, Spain | Lille | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 | €16 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 | €8 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.91 | €5.81 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 | €1.15 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.14 | €4.20 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.93 | €2.73 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 | €7 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.35 | €2.12 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.77 | €1.53 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.42 | €2.65 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.95 | €6 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 | €2.29 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.93 | €1.36 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 18% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Valencia, Spain | Lille | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,554 | €1,236 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,068 | €881 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €119 | €123 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,027 | €693 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €723 | €572 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €84 | €82 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 | €25 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €330 | €336 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 | €95 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.86 | €10 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 | €13 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 15% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Valencia, Spain | Lille | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €112 | €93 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 | €35 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 | €95 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 | €90 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 19% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Valencia, Spain | Lille | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,674 | €23,157 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 | €1.71 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 | €53 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 22% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Valencia, Spain | Lille | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €14 | €5.32 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.44 | €5.14 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €55 | €25 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.58 | €4.09 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.31 | €3.41 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.89 | €3.68 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 | €1.60 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.30 | €2.15 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 | €23 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Valencia, Spain (Spain) is 5% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Valencia, Spain | Lille | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 | €43 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 | €22 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 | €79 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 | €58 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 | €8 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.77 | €3.11 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.22 | €5.77 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €476 | €443 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 | €0.22 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €72 | €37 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.62 | €9 | - 36% | |
 |
TOTAL | - 2% | ||
These prices were last updated on July 19, 2025.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 605 prices entered by 58 different people.
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Casablanca is 83% more expensive than in Cairo
- Cost of living in Durango is 39% cheaper than in Monterrey
- Cost of living in Ho Chi Minh City is 72% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California
- Cost of living in Osaka is 7% cheaper than in Monterrey
- Cost of living in Lisbon is 32% more expensive than in Santiago, Chile
- Cost of living in Milan is 12% more expensive than in Barcelona, Spain
- Cost of living in Oaxaca is 55% cheaper than in Dallas, Texas
- Cost of living in Amsterdam is 55% more expensive than in Rome
- Cost of living in Kalamata is 54% cheaper than in Sacramento, California
- Cost of living in Dublin is 14% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California
Compare other countries
Do you live in Lille? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Naples (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Seville (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Zaragoza (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Marseille (France)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Prague (Czech Republic)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Birmingham (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Dublin (Ireland)
Prices recently added
- 1 kg of tomatoes in Zagreb costs €4.00 (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Toulouse costs €1,500 (about 1 hour ago)
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Montreal costs C$45,024 (about 10 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Victoria costs C$45 (about 12 hours ago)