- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- France
- Oxford
- Amiens
- Comparison
Cost of living in Oxford, United Kingdom compared to Amiens, France
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 11% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (€11) | €8 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.42 (€5.93) | €9 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.55 (€3.88) | €4.00 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.72 (€0.79) | €1.68 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.50 (€3.83) | €4.00 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.73 (€1.89) | €3.00 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.78 (€5.23) | €4.00 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.85 (€2.03) | €2.00 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.90 (€0.98) | €3.00 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.89 (€2.07) | €3.00 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (€9) | €6.00 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.72 (€1.88) | €2.00 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.93 (€1.02) | €0.98 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 94% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,679 (€1,837) | €800 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,398 (€1,529) | €600 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £141 (€154) | €125 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,243 (€1,360) | €450 | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £911 (€997) | €350 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £69 (€76) | €75 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £26 (€28) | €30 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £370 (€405) | €364 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £61 (€67) | €116 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £8 (€8) | €5.31 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (€12) | €13 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 8% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £65 (€71) | €100 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £31 (€34) | €30 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £60 (€66) | €70 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £68 (€74) | €100 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 17% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,275 (€22,183) | €25,000 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.13 (€1.23) | €1.40 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £60 (€66) | €45 | + 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £18 (€19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 59% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.49 (€3.82) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £103 (€113) | €24 | + 374% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £4.25 (€4.65) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.61 (€1.76) | €3.75 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.56 (€3.89) | €4.00 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.06 (€2.25) | €1.19 | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.81 (€1.98) | €2.00 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (€15) | €27 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 22% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £38 (€42) | €41 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (€21) | €20 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £84 (€92) | €80 | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (€59) | €26 | + 126% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (€8) | €8 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.06 (€3.35) | €2.00 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.19 (€4.58) | €3.00 | + 53% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £109 (€119) | €120 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.24 (€0.27) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £39 (€43) | €31 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (€9) | €8 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 308 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
Cost of living in Oxford (United Kingdom) is 29% more expensive than in Amiens (France)
For example, you would need at least €2,840
(£2,596)
in Oxford
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,200
in Amiens.
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