Cost of living in Lille (France) is 5% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)
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Food | + 33% | |||
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Food in Lille (France) is 33% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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Lille | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (10,094 Franc) | 6,831 Franc | + 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (5,299 Franc) | 4,122 Franc | + 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.83 (3,825 Franc) | 3,766 Franc | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (777 Franc) | 1,252 Franc | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.66 (2,404 Franc) | 1,237 Franc | + 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.66 (1,745 Franc) | 1,004 Franc | + 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (4,851 Franc) | 3,173 Franc | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (1,531 Franc) | 1,449 Franc | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.42 (931 Franc) | 650 Franc | + 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.04 (1,336 Franc) | 600 Franc | + 123% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (4,100 Franc) | 6,581 Franc | - 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.95 (1,281 Franc) | 1,076 Franc | + 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.15 (753 Franc) | 213 Franc | + 253% | |
Housing | + 18% | |||
Housing in Lille (France) is 18% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,202 (788,252 Franc) | 424,490 Franc | + 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €869 (570,156 Franc) | 213,867 Franc | + 167% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 (80,572 Franc) | 104,683 Franc | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €684 (448,723 Franc) | 274,311 Franc | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €551 (361,457 Franc) | 99,754 Franc | + 262% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €75 (49,152 Franc) | 29,841 Franc | + 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (18,686 Franc) | 39,216 Franc | - 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | €336 (220,670 Franc) | 823,684 Franc | - 73% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (62,121 Franc) | 97,456 Franc | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (6,404 Franc) | 5,727 Franc | + 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (8,843 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 52% | |||
Clothes in Lille (France) is 52% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (61,013 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (22,816 Franc) | 67,777 Franc | - 66% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (62,528 Franc) | 150,000 Franc | - 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (58,767 Franc) | 60,000 Franc | - 2% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Lille (France) is 18% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,157 (15,189,072 Franc) | 30,000,000 Franc | - 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.68 (1,099 Franc) | 708 Franc | + 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €53 (34,940 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 21% | |||
Personal Care in Lille (France) is 21% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 (3,488 Franc) | 2,500 Franc | + 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.35 (2,853 Franc) | 3,600 Franc | - 21% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (16,398 Franc) | 22,495 Franc | - 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.09 (2,682 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.41 (2,240 Franc) | 3,250 Franc | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.68 (2,411 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.60 (1,048 Franc) | 2,200 Franc | - 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.15 (1,411 Franc) | 2,333 Franc | - 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (15,236 Franc) | 8,072 Franc | + 89% | |
Entertainment | + 66% | |||
Entertainment in Lille (France) is 66% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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Lille | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (27,878 Franc) | 9,354 Franc | + 198% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (14,257 Franc) | 3,838 Franc | + 272% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 (51,661 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (35,421 Franc) | 19,456 Franc | + 82% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (5,383 Franc) | 3,979 Franc | + 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.11 (2,041 Franc) | 1,560 Franc | + 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.34 (3,500 Franc) | 707 Franc | + 395% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €443 (290,347 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (142 Franc) | 83 Franc | + 72% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (23,251 Franc) | 27,456 Franc | - 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (4,875 Franc) | 725 Franc | + 572% | |
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TOTAL | + 5% |

These prices were last updated on September 19, 2023.
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