Cost of living in Brussels (Belgium) is 20% more expensive than in Lille (France)
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| Food | + 20% | |||
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| Food in Brussels (Belgium) is 20% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Brussels | Lille | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 | €16 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 | €8 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.21 | €5.81 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 | €1.15 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.38 | €4.20 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.94 | €2.49 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €7 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 | €2.12 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.68 | €1.53 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.19 | €2.65 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €6 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.90 | €2.29 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.93 | €1.36 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Brussels (Belgium) is 50% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Brussels | Lille | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,747 | €1,289 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,458 | €881 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €365 | €123 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,035 | €693 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €768 | €572 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €117 | €78 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €47 | €25 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €438 | €336 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 | €95 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 | €10 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 | €13 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Brussels (Belgium) is 7% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Brussels | Lille | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 | €93 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 | €35 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 | €95 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 | €90 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Brussels (Belgium) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Brussels | Lille | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,023 | €23,157 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 | €1.68 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 | €53 | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Brussels (Belgium) is 35% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Brussels | Lille | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 | €5.32 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 | €4.35 | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 | €25 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.77 | €4.09 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.65 | €3.41 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.34 | €3.68 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 | €1.60 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.64 | €2.15 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 | €23 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Brussels (Belgium) is 13% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Brussels | Lille | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €52 | €43 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 | €22 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €58 | €79 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €87 | €54 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 | €8 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.56 | €3.11 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.32 | €5.34 | - 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €427 | €443 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 | €0.22 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 | €35 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 | €7 | + 8% | |
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TOTAL | + 20% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2023.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 315 prices entered by 54 different people.
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