Is Lille more expensive than St. John's?

Lille is 0.2% cheaper than St. John's overall. Rent is 5.2% lower, groceries 1.0% cheaper, and restaurants 6.6% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, St. John's or Lille?

St. John's has a purchasing power index of 121.9 while Lille has 128.5 (NYC = 100). Lille offers better purchasing power.

St. John's vs Lille: Lille is 0.2% cheaper, rent 5% lower (2026)

Category	🇨🇦 St. John's	🇫🇷 Lille	Difference
Cost of Living	42.4	42.3	-0.2%
Rent	21.3	20.2	-5.2%
Groceries	73.2	72.5	-1.0%
Restaurants	66.7	71.1	+6.6%
Purchasing Power	121.9	128.5	+5.4%

Data from March – October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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