Cost of living in Lille (France) is 16% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland)
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Food | - 0% | |||
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Food in Lille (France) is about the same as in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Lille | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (67 zł) | 47 zł | + 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (33 zł) | 37 zł | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.81 (25 zł) | 26 zł | - 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (4.86 zł) | 5.18 zł | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.20 (18 zł) | 21 zł | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.73 (12 zł) | 23 zł | - 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (31 zł) | 44 zł | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.12 (9 zł) | 5.87 zł | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (6 zł) | 4.07 zł | + 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.65 (11 zł) | 4.17 zł | + 170% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (27 zł) | 57 zł | - 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.29 (10 zł) | 10 zł | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 (5.79 zł) | 7 zł | - 14% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Lille (France) is 40% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Lille | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,236 (5,245 zł) | 7,662 zł | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €881 (3,740 zł) | 7,625 zł | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 (522 zł) | 1,762 zł | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €693 (2,942 zł) | 5,753 zł | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €572 (2,428 zł) | 4,614 zł | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 (350 zł) | 917 zł | - 62% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (108 zł) | 82 zł | + 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | €336 (1,428 zł) | 2,176 zł | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (402 zł) | 563 zł | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (41 zł) | 37 zł | + 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (57 zł) | 57 zł | + 1% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in Lille (France) is 33% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (395 zł) | 552 zł | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (148 zł) | 220 zł | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (405 zł) | 462 zł | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (380 zł) | 930 zł | - 59% | |
Transportation | + 21% | |||
Transportation in Lille (France) is 21% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,157 (98,294 zł) | 140,414 zł | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.71 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €53 (226 zł) | 131 zł | + 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 106 zł | - | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Lille (France) is 43% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.32 (23 zł) | 32 zł | - 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.14 (22 zł) | 53 zł | - 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (106 zł) | 314 zł | - 66% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.09 (17 zł) | 26 zł | - 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.41 (14 zł) | 21 zł | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.68 (16 zł) | 16 zł | - 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.60 (7 zł) | 13 zł | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.15 (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (99 zł) | 147 zł | - 33% | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in Lille (France) is 20% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Lille | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (180 zł) | 153 zł | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (92 zł) | 85 zł | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 (334 zł) | 663 zł | - 50% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (246 zł) | 306 zł | - 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (35 zł) | 46 zł | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.11 (13 zł) | 18 zł | - 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.77 (25 zł) | 27 zł | - 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €443 (1,879 zł) | 2,665 zł | - 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (0.92 zł) | 1.59 zł | - 42% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (158 zł) | 247 zł | - 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (37 zł) | 24 zł | + 54% | |
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TOTAL | - 16% |

These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
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