At a glance
 FR
Lille
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 BE
Blankenberge
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|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Belgium |
| Nomad score | 6.5 / 10 | 5.7 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $3,437 / mo | $3,819 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 27° / 15°C | 24° / 14°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 52 Moderate | 27 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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FR
Lille
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BE
Blankenberge
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|---|---|---|
| Average high | 15.4°C | 14.4°C |
| Average low | 8°C | 8.9°C |
| Precipitation | 68 mm / mo | 73 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 232 h / mo | 246 h / mo |
| Humidity | 78% | 79% |
| Rain days | 11.1 / mo | 12.5 / mo |
| Wind speed | 20.6 km/h | 25.4 km/h |
FR
Lille · average high by month
J 6
F 9
M 12
A 14
M 18
J 23
J 23
A 24
S 21
O 17
N 11
D 8
BE
Blankenberge · average high by month
J 7
F 9
M 11
A 12
M 16
J 20
J 21
A 22
S 20
O 16
N 11
D 9
Air quality
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FR
Lille
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BE
Blankenberge
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|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 52 | 27 |
| PM2.5 | 17.1 µg/m³ | 14.3 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 20.3 µg/m³ | 16.8 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 20 µg/m³ | 16 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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FR
Lille
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BE
Blankenberge
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|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| Local Payment Services | 8.4 | 7.7 |
| Startup Scene | 7.0 | 3.4 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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FR
Lille
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BE
Blankenberge
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|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 4.3 | 3.6 |
| Green Spaces | 6.8 | 6.2 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 8.6 | 8.1 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.9 | 6.6 |
| Seasonal Variety | 7.1 | 6.5 |
| Weather | 5.3 | 4.5 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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FR
Lille
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BE
Blankenberge
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.9 | 9.0 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 9.2 | 9.1 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 6.9 | 6.5 |
| VPN Reliability | 8.9 | 8.9 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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FR
Lille
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BE
Blankenberge
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|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 4.8 | 4.3 |
| Cost of Living | 5.1 | 4.7 |
| Currency Stability | 9.4 | 9.2 |
| Entertainment Cost | 5.9 | 4.9 |
| Food & Groceries | 5.8 | 4.7 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.8 | 5.3 |
| Transportation Cost | 6.6 | 6.1 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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FR
Lille
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BE
Blankenberge
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|---|---|---|
| Culture | 7.9 | 5.4 |
| Indoors Fun | 7.3 | 5.4 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 6.9 | 4.4 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.4 | 6.0 |
| Nightlife | 7.4 | 5.4 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 5.8 | 6.6 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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FR
Lille
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BE
Blankenberge
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 5.5 | 1.8 |
| Nomad Friendly | 6.7 | 4.3 |
| Online Community Presence | 4.9 | 1.8 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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FR
Lille
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BE
Blankenberge
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| Cafes with WiFi | 7.2 | 6.3 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 6.9 | 2.6 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 6.0 | 4.0 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 4.0 | 2.3 |
| Internet Speed | 7.9 | 8.1 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 8.3 | 8.1 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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FR
Lille
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BE
Blankenberge
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 7.1 | 5.4 |
| Food Scene | 7.9 | 5.9 |
| Healthy Food Options | 7.1 | 5.3 |
| Yoga Studios | 6.3 | 3.8 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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FR
Lille
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BE
Blankenberge
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|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 7.7 | 8.0 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 6.8 | 6.2 |
| Healthcare Quality | 8.5 | 8.6 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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FR
Lille
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BE
Blankenberge
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|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 3.9 | 0.7 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 4.5 | 5.5 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 4.2 | 4.5 |
| Freedom of Speech | 8.8 | 8.9 |
| Political Stability | 7.9 | 8.4 |
| Tax Friendliness | 3.4 | 3.5 |
| Visa Ease | 5.8 | 6.6 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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FR
Lille
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BE
Blankenberge
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|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 6.2 | 7.5 |
| Cleanliness | 7.0 | 7.6 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.8 | 7.6 |
| Family Friendly | 7.5 | 7.8 |
| Language Barrier | 5.3 | 6.8 |
| Work-Life Balance | 7.8 | 7.3 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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FR
Lille
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BE
Blankenberge
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 7.5 | 8.6 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.1 | 7.6 |
| Safety | 7.7 | 8.5 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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FR
Lille
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BE
Blankenberge
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| Airport Connectivity | 7.6 | 6.3 |
| Cycling | 7.8 | 8.4 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 9.0 | 7.1 |
| Public Transit | 8.5 | 7.2 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 6.7 | 2.4 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 7.4 | 6.6 |
| Walkability | 8.4 | 7.4 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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FR
Lille
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BE
Blankenberge
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|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 7.2 | 3.8 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 6.2 | 3.7 |
| Networking Opportunities | 6.1 | 3.2 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 6.1 | 4.3 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 8.3 | 8.0 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Lille
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BE
Blankenberge
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| Jeans | $98 per pair | $98 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $46 per dress | $49 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $110 per pair | $110 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Lille
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BE
Blankenberge
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| Dining Out | $139 per month | $185 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Lille
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BE
Blankenberge
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| Cinema Ticket | $14 per ticket | $16 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Lille
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BE
Blankenberge
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $3.70 per cup | $3.93 per cup |
| Beer | $7.51 per pint | $5.20 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $18 per meal | $20 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $75 per meal | $87 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $12 per meal | $13 per meal |
| Apples | $3.12 per kg | $2.83 per kg |
| Bread | $1.44 per loaf | $3.29 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.98 per bottle | $1.10 per bottle |
| Milk | $1.33 per liter | $1.68 per liter |
| Rice | $2.43 per kg | $2.43 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $16 per kg | $15 per kg |
| Beef | $23 per kg | $21 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $9.24 per bottle | $10 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Lille
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BE
Blankenberge
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| Groceries | $324 per month | $370 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Lille
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BE
Blankenberge
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| Health Insurance | $40 per month | $35 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Lille
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BE
Blankenberge
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $31 per visit | $37 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $10 per purchase | $11 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Lille
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BE
Blankenberge
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|---|---|---|
| Housing | $635 per month | $832 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $947 per month | $953 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $2,253 per month | $2,137 per month |
| Coworking Space | $300 per month | $225 per month |
| Coliving Space | $1,040 per month | $867 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Lille
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BE
Blankenberge
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| Internet & Mobile | $40 per month | $52 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Lille
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BE
Blankenberge
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| Leisure Activities | $92 per month | $92 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Lille
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BE
Blankenberge
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| Haircut | $32 per visit | $32 per visit |
| Laundry | $6.35 per kg | $7.51 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Lille
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BE
Blankenberge
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| Mobile Plan | $25 per month | $29 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $40 per month | $55 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $17 one-time | $17 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $37 per month | $40 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $21 per hour | $18 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Lille
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BE
Blankenberge
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $72 per month | $57 per month |
| Taxi Start | $4.04 per trip | $5.78 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $2.54 per km | $2.77 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $75 per month | $60 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $16 per trip | $18 per trip |
| Gasoline | $2.25 per liter | $2.10 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $0.29 per month | $17 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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FR
Lille
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BE
Blankenberge
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| Utilities | $162 per month | $220 per month |