Cost of living in Lille (France) is about the same as in Madrid (Spain)
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| Food | + 10% | |||
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| Food in Lille (France) is 10% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Lille | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 | €17 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 | €10 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.81 | €3.87 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 | €1.07 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.20 | €3.13 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.49 | €2.20 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €7 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 | €2.22 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 | €1.61 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.65 | €1.10 | + 141% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 | €7 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.29 | €2.02 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 | €1.06 | + 29% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Lille (France) is 26% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Lille | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,289 | €1,856 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €881 | €1,246 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 | €119 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €693 | €1,225 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €572 | €857 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 | €69 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 | €27 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €336 | €272 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 | €91 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 | €9 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 | €12 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Lille (France) is 25% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Lille | Madrid | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 | €69 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 | €28 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 | €82 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 | €87 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Lille (France) is 29% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Lille | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,157 | €28,197 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 | €1.58 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €53 | €31 | + 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €13 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Lille (France) is 21% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Lille | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 | €9 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.14 | €7 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 | €55 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.09 | €3.75 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.41 | €3.20 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.68 | €3.32 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.60 | €2.15 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.15 | €2.78 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 | €20 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Lille (France) is 7% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Lille | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 | €40 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 | €19 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 | €53 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 | €57 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 | €13 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.11 | €3.23 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.34 | €4.49 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €443 | €553 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 | €0.27 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 | €51 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 | €5.47 | + 36% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2024.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,726 prices entered by 216 different people.
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