Cost Breakdown

Category
๐Ÿ  Housing
$800.00
$1.00
$100.00
๐Ÿ”Œ Utilities
$150.00
$250.00
$0.00
๐Ÿ“ถ Internet & Mobile
$35.00
$60.00
$10.00
๐Ÿ›’ Groceries
$300.00
$500.00
$20.00
๐Ÿš— Transportation
$50.00
$100.00
$10.00
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Dining Out
$200.00
$400.00
$30.00
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Leisure Activities
$100.00
$200.00
$20.00
๐Ÿฅ Health Insurance
$100.00
$300.00
$0.00
๐Ÿ“ Visa & Legal Fees
$0.00
$200.00
$0.00
Total
$1,735.00
$2,011.00
$190.00
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.

Individual Item Costs

๐Ÿข Apartment (1 bedroom)
$840.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher. per month
๐Ÿ’ป Coworking Space
$250.00
Prices vary based on amenities and location. per month
โ˜• Coffee
$3.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper. per cup
๐Ÿบ Beer
$5.00
Average price for a pint in local bars. per pint
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Meal (Inexpensive)
$15.00
Typical price at casual dining restaurants. per meal
๐Ÿ” Fast Food Combo
$8.00
Standard price for a meal at fast food chains. per meal
๐ŸŽ Apples
$3.00
Price can vary depending on season and market. per kg
๐Ÿž Bread
$1.50
Price for a standard loaf from local bakeries. per loaf
๐Ÿฅ› Milk
$1.20
Price for a liter of regular milk. per liter
๐Ÿš Rice
$2.00
Price for a kg of white rice. per kg
๐Ÿฅฉ Chicken Fillets
$8.00
Price may vary based on quality and sourcing. per kg
๐Ÿ– Beef
$12.00
Price varies based on cut and quality. per kg
๐Ÿฅ‚ Wine (Mid-range)
$15.00
Prices vary widely depending on vineyard and region. per bottle
๐Ÿš• Taxi Start
$3.00
Base fare for taxi rides. per trip
๐Ÿš• Taxi per km
$1.50
Standard rate for distance traveled. per km
๐ŸšŒ Monthly Transport Pass
$50.00
Covers all public transport in Lille. per month
๐Ÿš˜ Gasoline
$1.80
Price per liter, fluctuates with market rates. per liter
๐Ÿงด Mobile Plan
$30.00
Average cost for a mid-range mobile plan. per month
๐Ÿ’ป Internet (60 Mbps+)
$40.00
Standard pricing for home internet services. per month
๐Ÿ‹๏ธ Gym Membership
$35.00
Price may vary based on fitness center amenities. per month
๐ŸŽพ Tennis Court (Weekend)
$15.00
Price for hourly rental, varies by facility. per hour
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Cinema Ticket
$12.00
Average price for a standard movie ticket. per ticket
๐Ÿ‘– Jeans
$60.00
Price varies by brand and store. per pair
๐Ÿ‘— Summer Dress
$50.00
Prices can vary based on brand and style. per dress
๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Running Shoes
$80.00
Prices vary significantly by brand and quality. per pair