France- North vs South

Member since 26 December 2011

GiggsMember03 January 2012 10:08:25

Hi, can anyone tell me is it true that in North France (Calais, Lille) is easier to find a job then in south (Nontpellier, Nice) and living costs (rent, prices in shops) is cheaper? Thanks

despoina New member

Member since 10 October 2011

despoinaNew member06 January 2012 20:08:29

Hello, recently I've read an article on yahoo.fr about the living costs, the rents I think, and in the south they were indeed more expensive than in the north. At some regions I think.. I can't find this link now, though. About the shops, I've heard that in the south they're more expensive, I guess because they're more touristic. I've been many times in Lille, I didn't find the prices so expensive. As for the jobs, I have no idea!

Giggs Member

Member since 26 December 2011

GiggsMember07 January 2012 18:01:57

Thanks mates for information.

TheLastManLunching Member

Member since 09 January 2012

TheLastManLunchingMember11 January 2012 16:34:32

Hi!

I don't know about Lille, maybe being the third largest city in France, there are a lot more employment opportunities, but Calais and the Nord Pas de Calais have one of the highest unemployment rates in France, especially among the young. It is very difficult for many of the locals to find work, although, again, it might depend on what kind of job that you are seeking. Having said that, people are always finding work, the unemployment figures are a global statistic!

Sorry if this sounds a bit negative! Good luck anyway!