Cost of living in Lille (France) is 25% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States)
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| Food | - 17% | |||
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| Food in Lille (France) is 17% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Lille | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 ($17) | $18 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($8) | $10 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.81 ($6) | $5.69 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 ($1.20) | $0.87 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.20 ($4.41) | $5.06 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.73 ($2.87) | $3.62 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($8) | $6 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 ($2.22) | $4.50 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 ($1.60) | $2.69 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.65 ($2.78) | $2.02 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 ($6) | $11 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.29 ($2.40) | $3.08 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 ($1.43) | $2.78 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Lille (France) is 48% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Lille | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,236 ($1,296) | $2,461 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €881 ($924) | $1,531 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 ($129) | $175 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €693 ($727) | $1,300 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €572 ($600) | $957 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 ($86) | $157 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 ($27) | $72 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €336 ($353) | $344 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 ($99) | $149 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 ($10) | $15 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 ($14) | $42 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Lille (France) is 27% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Lille | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 ($98) | $50 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 ($36) | $34 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 ($100) | $96 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 ($94) | $90 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Lille (France) is 6% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Lille | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,157 ($24,290) | $32,100 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 ($1.80) | $0.93 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €53 ($56) | $65 | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Lille (France) is 42% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Lille | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 ($5.58) | $10 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.14 ($5.40) | $6 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 ($26) | $94 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.09 ($4.29) | $7 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.41 ($3.58) | $4.88 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.68 ($3.85) | $7 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.60 ($1.68) | $3.48 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.15 ($2.26) | $1.75 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 ($24) | $23 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Lille (France) is 15% cheaper than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Lille | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 ($45) | $47 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 ($23) | $25 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 ($83) | $206 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 ($61) | $75 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 ($9) | $14 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.11 ($3.26) | $5.53 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.77 ($6) | $4.71 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €443 ($464) | $451 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 ($0.23) | $0.32 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 ($39) | $39 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 ($9) | $9 | + 7% | |
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TOTAL | - 25% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 158 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2025.
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