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.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 72 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 8 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1685* (1526 €)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 111 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 38 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 3363* (3038 €)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 133 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 62 per person
  • $ 29 per person
  • $ 25 per person

Total budget:

$ 5070* (4564 €)

* 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

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in the North of France in 2024 is 7% 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.

Cities /North of France View Details
Lille 0% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Lille
Valenciennes 10% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Valenciennes



Local prices in the North of France by expense type

North of France: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in the North of France costs 13% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 16/person
($ 7.8 to $ 26)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 31/person
($ 12 to $ 51)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 5.6 to $ 16)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.7 for 500ml
($ 3.3 to $ 8.9)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.6 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 7.2)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3/cup
($ 1.7 to $ 4.4)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.2/can
($ 1.4 to $ 3.9)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 3.3)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

North of France: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in the North of France costs 42% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 89/night
($ 55 to $ 574)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 103/night
($ 46 to $ 498)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 118/night
($ 55 to $ 467)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 238
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 148/night
($ 67 to $ 395)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 321
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 175/night
($ 62 to $ 719)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 484
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 109/month
($ 39 to $ 613)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 141/month
($ 54 to $ 546)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 252
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 149/month
($ 64 to $ 515)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 133/month
($ 58 to $ 386)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
Family room
Family room
$ 185/month
($ 66 to $ 844)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

North of France: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in the North of France costs 28% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2)

27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.6/500g
($ 0.9 to $ 2.8)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3.9)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.6/12 eggs
($ 2.9 to $ 5.3)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 15/kg
($ 8.9 to $ 17)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.9/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 4.4)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 4.3)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.6)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4
($ 0.2 to $ 2.2)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

North of France: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in the North of France is 5% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2/ticket
($ 1.8 to $ 2.2)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.6/km
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 2/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.2)

104% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.3
($ 2.2 to $ 2.4)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Car hire
Car hire
$ 59/24hrs
($ 22 to $ 148)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

North of France: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in the North of France costs 15% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 13/ticket
($ 8.9 to $ 16)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 18/hr
($ 17 to $ 17)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

North of France: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in the North of France is 50% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 13/pack
($ 13 to $ 17)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.9
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 128
($ 56 to $ 201)

145% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 34
($ 17 to $ 51)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Lille
London → Lille
London → Lille
$ 216
(fair price: $ 164)
Manchester → Lille
Manchester → Lille
Manchester → Lille
$ 252
(fair price: $ 193)
Dublin → Lille
Dublin → Lille
Dublin → Lille
$ 245
(fair price: $ 189)
Edinburgh → Lille
Edinburgh → Lille
Edinburgh → Lille
$ 274
(fair price: $ 216)
Montreal → Lille
Montreal → Lille
Montreal → Lille
$ 1001
(fair price: $ 833)
New York City → Lille
New York City → Lille
New York City → Lille
$ 781
(fair price: $ 675)

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About the information on the cost of living in the North of France

The information about the cost of living in the North of France shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in the North of France updated on 01-07-2015.

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