Cost of living in Lille (France) is 78% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus)
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Food | + 85% | |||
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Food in Lille (France) is 85% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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Lille | Minsk | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (42 BYN) | 19 BYN | + 116% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (22 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 104% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.83 (16 BYN) | 5.83 BYN | + 174% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (3.24 BYN) | 2.47 BYN | + 31% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.66 (10 BYN) | 3.89 BYN | + 158% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.66 (7 BYN) | 6 BYN | + 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (20 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 91% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (6 BYN) | 3.62 BYN | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.42 (3.88 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.04 (5.57 BYN) | 2.25 BYN | + 148% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (17 BYN) | 32 BYN | - 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.95 (5.34 BYN) | 3.75 BYN | + 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.15 (3.14 BYN) | 1.32 BYN | + 138% | |
Housing | + 75% | |||
Housing in Lille (France) is 75% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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Lille | Minsk | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,202 (3,288 BYN) | 1,711 BYN | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €869 (2,378 BYN) | 1,234 BYN | + 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 (336 BYN) | 131 BYN | + 156% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €665 (1,819 BYN) | 1,168 BYN | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €563 (1,541 BYN) | 817 BYN | + 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €75 (205 BYN) | 86 BYN | + 138% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (78 BYN) | 26 BYN | + 197% | |
40” flat screen tv | €336 (920 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (259 BYN) | 465 BYN | - 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (27 BYN) | 27 BYN | - 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (37 BYN) | 32 BYN | + 16% | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Lille (France) is 18% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (255 BYN) | 171 BYN | + 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (95 BYN) | 81 BYN | + 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (261 BYN) | 261 BYN | - 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (245 BYN) | 286 BYN | - 14% | |
Transportation | + 123% | |||
Transportation in Lille (France) is 123% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,157 (63,358 BYN) | 38,634 BYN | + 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 (4.35 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 88% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €53 (146 BYN) | 45 BYN | + 226% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 23 BYN | - | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Lille (France) is 5% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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Lille | Minsk | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 (15 BYN) | 16 BYN | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.35 (12 BYN) | 21 BYN | - 45% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (68 BYN) | 36 BYN | + 91% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.09 (11 BYN) | 15 BYN | - 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.41 (9 BYN) | 11 BYN | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.68 (10 BYN) | 9 BYN | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.60 (4.37 BYN) | 3.50 BYN | + 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.15 (5.89 BYN) | 5.56 BYN | + 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (64 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 203% | |
Entertainment | + 76% | |||
Entertainment in Lille (France) is 76% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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Lille | Minsk | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (116 BYN) | 55 BYN | + 112% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (59 BYN) | 22 BYN | + 174% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 (215 BYN) | 88 BYN | + 146% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (148 BYN) | 120 BYN | + 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (22 BYN) | 15 BYN | + 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.11 (9 BYN) | 5.01 BYN | + 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.34 (15 BYN) | 7 BYN | + 99% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €443 (1,211 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | + 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (0.59 BYN) | 0.20 BYN | + 194% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (97 BYN) | 82 BYN | + 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (20 BYN) | 4.35 BYN | + 368% | |
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TOTAL | + 78% |

These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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