Travel budget and cost of living in the North of France how much does a trip cost?
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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.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 64 for 2 ppl.
- $ 18 per person
- $ 8.2 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1598* (1414 €)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 110 for 2 ppl.
- $ 39 per person
- $ 16 per person
- $ 14 per person
Total budget:
$ 3426* (3024 €)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 138 for 2 ppl.
- $ 61 per person
- $ 30 per person
- $ 28 per person
Total budget:
$ 5200* (4578 €)
* 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 2025
Cost of living: North of France VS United States
On average, the cost of living in the North of France in 2025 is 15% 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:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
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 17% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 17/person
($ 8 to $ 27)
($ 8 to $ 27)
23% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223 course dinner
$ 29/person
($ 12 to $ 41)
($ 12 to $ 41)
28% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 5.7 to $ 14)
($ 5.7 to $ 14)
4% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12Local beer
$ 5.8 for 500ml
($ 3.4 to $ 9.1)
($ 3.4 to $ 9.1)
8% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.4Imported beer
$ 3.6 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 7.4)
($ 1.2 to $ 7.4)
3% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7Cappuccino
$ 3.1/cup
($ 1.7 to $ 4.5)
($ 1.7 to $ 4.5)
43% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.5Fizzy drink
$ 2.3/can
($ 1.6 to $ 4)
($ 1.6 to $ 4)
17% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Water bottle
$ 1.9/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 2.8)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.8)
11% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2North of France: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in the North of France costs 43% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 74/night
($ 54 to $ 587)
($ 54 to $ 587)
56% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1712-star hotel
$ 100/night
($ 49 to $ 509)
($ 49 to $ 509)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1633-star hotel
$ 120/night
($ 50 to $ 381)
($ 50 to $ 381)
50% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2404-star hotel
$ 156/night
($ 75 to $ 387)
($ 75 to $ 387)
54% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3385-star hotel
$ 216/night
($ 63 to $ 734)
($ 63 to $ 734)
60% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 551Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 104/month
($ 40 to $ 514)
($ 40 to $ 514)
40% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173Room with kitchen
$ 141/month
($ 61 to $ 471)
($ 61 to $ 471)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257Hotel with swimming pool
$ 158/month
($ 73 to $ 479)
($ 73 to $ 479)
27% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219Cottage or guest house
$ 140/month
($ 66 to $ 378)
($ 66 to $ 378)
43% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248Family room
$ 187/month
($ 69 to $ 845)
($ 69 to $ 845)
12% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 213North of France: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in the North of France costs 31% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2)
($ 1.1 to $ 2)
22% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1Bread
$ 1.7/500g
($ 0.9 to $ 3.4)
($ 0.9 to $ 3.4)
54% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8Rice
$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 4)
($ 1.5 to $ 4)
51% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9Eggs
$ 3.6/12 eggs
($ 3 to $ 5.5)
($ 3 to $ 5.5)
8% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Chicken
$ 14/kg
($ 9.1 to $ 16)
($ 9.1 to $ 16)
11% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Apples
$ 3/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 4.5)
($ 1.8 to $ 4.5)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6Tomatoes
$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 4.4)
($ 1.7 to $ 4.4)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2Potatoes
$ 2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.6)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.6)
35% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.1Water bottle
$ 0.5
($ 0.2 to $ 2.3)
($ 0.2 to $ 2.3)
81% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3North of France: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in the North of France is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 2/ticket
($ 1.8 to $ 2.3)
($ 1.8 to $ 2.3)
22% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6Taxi (per km)
$ 1.6/km
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)
15% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8Petrol
$ 2/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.3)
($ 1.9 to $ 2.3)
97% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.4
($ 2.3 to $ 2.5)
($ 2.3 to $ 2.5)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Car hire
$ 55/24hrs
($ 19 to $ 185)
($ 19 to $ 185)
31% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 79North of France: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in the North of France costs 14% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 14/ticket
($ 9.1 to $ 16)
($ 9.1 to $ 16)
8% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15Tennis
$ 19/hr
($ 18 to $ 18)
($ 18 to $ 18)
21% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23North of France: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in the North of France is 20% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 14/pack
($ 13 to $ 18)
($ 13 to $ 18)
24% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11Levi's jeans
$ 89
($ 57 to $ 205)
($ 57 to $ 205)
60% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 56Summer dress
$ 36
($ 18 to $ 52)
($ 18 to $ 52)
23% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46Plane ticket budget
London → Lille
$ 229
(fair price: $ 177)
(fair price: $ 177)
Manchester → Lille
$ 264
(fair price: $ 208)
(fair price: $ 208)
Dublin → Lille
$ 267
(fair price: $ 212)
(fair price: $ 212)
Edinburgh → Lille
$ 285
(fair price: $ 229)
(fair price: $ 229)
New York City → Lille
$ 826
(fair price: $ 708)
(fair price: $ 708)
Montreal → Lille
$ 1034
(fair price: $ 872)
(fair price: $ 872)
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.