Cost of living in Lille (France) is 86% more expensive than in Santiago de Cali (Colombia)
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| Food | + 87% | |||
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| Food in Lille (France) is 87% more expensive than in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | ||||
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| Lille | Santiago de Cali | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (COL$66,288) | COL$31,629 | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (COL$34,799) | COL$21,175 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.83 (COL$25,119) | COL$8,530 | + 194% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (COL$5,102) | COL$3,901 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.66 (COL$15,785) | COL$9,186 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.66 (COL$11,461) | COL$2,863 | + 300% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (COL$31,860) | COL$11,211 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (COL$10,057) | COL$7,029 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.42 (COL$6,112) | COL$3,858 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.04 (COL$8,775) | COL$3,139 | + 180% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (COL$26,929) | COL$55,693 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.95 (COL$8,411) | COL$4,902 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.15 (COL$4,943) | COL$2,923 | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in Lille (France) is 117% more expensive than in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | ||||
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| Lille | Santiago de Cali | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,202 (COL$5,176,658) | COL$2,249,120 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €869 (COL$3,744,367) | COL$1,194,990 | + 213% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 (COL$529,137) | COL$199,570 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €665 (COL$2,864,375) | COL$1,382,820 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €563 (COL$2,426,386) | COL$718,190 | + 238% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €75 (COL$322,797) | COL$124,306 | + 160% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (COL$122,719) | COL$82,095 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €336 (COL$1,449,198) | COL$1,694,080 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (COL$407,965) | COL$534,398 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (COL$42,056) | COL$24,838 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (COL$58,077) | COL$13,784 | + 321% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Lille (France) is 38% more expensive than in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | ||||
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| Lille | Santiago de Cali | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (COL$400,688) | COL$196,355 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (COL$149,841) | COL$148,261 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (COL$410,640) | COL$300,330 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (COL$385,936) | COL$211,645 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Lille (France) is 59% more expensive than in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | ||||
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| Lille | Santiago de Cali | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,157 (COL$99,750,690) | COL$74,205,800 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.38 (COL$5,963) | COL$2,753 | + 117% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (COL$233,145) | COL$134,899 | + 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | COL$21,555 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Lille (France) is 30% more expensive than in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | ||||
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| Lille | Santiago de Cali | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 (COL$22,910) | COL$20,424 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.35 (COL$18,738) | COL$13,918 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (COL$107,689) | COL$87,378 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.09 (COL$17,614) | COL$16,406 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.41 (COL$14,709) | COL$11,887 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.68 (COL$15,831) | COL$17,932 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.60 (COL$6,882) | COL$5,966 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.15 (COL$9,269) | COL$6,013 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (COL$100,056) | COL$24,535 | + 308% | |
| Entertainment | + 153% | |||
| Entertainment in Lille (France) is 153% more expensive than in Santiago de Cali (Colombia) | ||||
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| Lille | Santiago de Cali | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (COL$183,084) | COL$28,400 | + 545% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (COL$93,632) | COL$34,401 | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 (COL$339,268) | COL$109,297 | + 210% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (COL$232,619) | COL$106,295 | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (COL$35,352) | COL$28,550 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.11 (COL$13,403) | COL$10,553 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.34 (COL$22,988) | COL$4,539 | + 406% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €443 (COL$1,906,786) | COL$1,299,840 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (COL$933) | COL$240 | + 289% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (COL$152,695) | COL$98,325 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (COL$32,014) | COL$7,046 | + 354% | |
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TOTAL | + 86% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 697 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2022.
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