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Travel budget in the North of France

North of France: calculate your travel budget

North of France: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in the North of France for 2 people.

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).

Cost of living in the North of France in 2024

Cost of living: North of France VS United States

On average, the cost of living in the North of France in 2024 is 8% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in the North of France by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in the North of France compared to the national average.

Local prices in the North of France by expense type

North of France: Restaurant budget

Lunch

$ 15/person
($ 7.4 to $ 25)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 28/person
($ 11 to $ 48)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 10/person
($ 5.3 to $ 15)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 5.3 for 500ml
($ 3.2 to $ 7.4)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.1 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 5.3)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 2.9/cup
($ 1.1 to $ 4.8)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 2/can
($ 1.3 to $ 3.2)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 1.7/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

North of France: Hotel and accommodation budget

1-star hotel

$ 82/night
($ 53 to $ 549)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

2-star hotel

$ 95/night
($ 45 to $ 477)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

3-star hotel

$ 111/night
($ 55 to $ 552)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

4-star hotel

$ 141/night
($ 69 to $ 376)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 290

5-star hotel

$ 178/night
($ 59 to $ 578)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 499

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 103/month
($ 38 to $ 612)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 141

Room with kitchen

$ 142/month
($ 52 to $ 605)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 141/month
($ 59 to $ 444)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 187

Cottage or guest house

$ 128/month
($ 59 to $ 375)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 177/month
($ 64 to $ 817)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 191

North of France: Supermarket food budget

Milk

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.9)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.4/500g
($ 0.9 to $ 2.1)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 6.4)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 3.7/12 eggs
($ 2.8 to $ 5.1)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 14/kg
($ 8.5 to $ 16)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 4.3)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 3.2)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.7)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1.4
($ 0.2 to $ 2.1)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

North of France: Public and private transport budget

Bus ticket

$ 1.8/ticket
($ 1.7 to $ 2.1)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.9/km
($ 1.8 to $ 2)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2.1)

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94% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.2
($ 2.1 to $ 2.3)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Car hire

$ 58/24hrs
($ 29 to $ 142)

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84% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 31

North of France: Leisure activity budget

Cinema

$ 12/ticket
($ 8.5 to $ 15)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 15/hr
($ 13 to $ 22)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

North of France: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

Cigarettes

$ 13/pack
($ 12 to $ 15)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 125
($ 54 to $ 192)

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134% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 31
($ 16 to $ 54)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

London → Lille

$ 200
(fair price: $ 150)

Manchester → Lille

$ 239
(fair price: $ 182)

Dublin → Lille

$ 227
(fair price: $ 174)

Edinburgh → Lille

$ 259
(fair price: $ 204)

Montreal → Lille

$ 958
(fair price: $ 798)

New York City → Lille

$ 761
(fair price: $ 657)

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