- Cost of Living
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- Amiens
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oxford, United Kingdom compared to Amiens, France
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 3% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (€11) | €8 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.37 (€6) | €9 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.80 (€4.36) | €4.33 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.76 (€0.88) | €1.55 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.77 (€4.33) | €4.00 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.29 (€2.63) | €2.50 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.94 (€5.68) | €4.00 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.77 (€2.03) | €2.00 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.90 (€1.03) | €2.00 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.09 (€2.40) | €3.00 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (€10) | €6.00 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.70 (€1.95) | €2.00 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 (€1.04) | €1.32 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 93% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,743 (€2,002) | €800 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,290 (€1,482) | €600 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £134 (€153) | €125 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,084 (€1,245) | €450 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £900 (€1,034) | €350 | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £62 (€72) | €75 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £26 (€29) | €30 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £389 (€446) | €364 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £61 (€71) | €116 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £8 (€9) | €5.31 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (€13) | €13 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 3% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £69 (€80) | €100 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (€36) | €30 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £65 (€74) | €70 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £81 (€93) | €100 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 26% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £21,346 (€24,523) | €25,000 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.14 (€1.31) | €1.43 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £63 (€72) | €45 | + 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £18 (€20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 54% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.44 (€3.96) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £88 (€101) | €24 | + 321% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £4.10 (€4.71) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.64 (€1.89) | €3.75 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.56 (€4.09) | €4.00 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.06 (€2.36) | €1.19 | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.80 (€2.07) | €2.00 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (€16) | €27 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 33% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £36 (€42) | €41 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (€24) | €20 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £87 (€100) | €80 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £64 (€74) | €26 | + 185% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (€9) | €8 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.98 (€3.42) | €2.00 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.63 (€5.32) | €3.00 | + 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £427 (€490) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.23 (€0.26) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £46 (€53) | €31 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (€10) | €8 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 282 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 35% more expensive than in Amiens (France)
For example, you would need at least €3,520
(£3,064)
in Oxford
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,600
in Amiens.
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