Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 10% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (€13) | €12 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.80 (€7) | €8 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.35 (€3.99) | €5.04 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.84 (€1.00) | €1.06 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.31 (€2.75) | €2.45 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.95 (€2.32) | €3.06 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.09 (€4.87) | €4.57 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.86 (€2.22) | €2.00 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.94 (€1.11) | €1.05 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.73 (€2.05) | €2.44 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €15 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.93 (€2.30) | €2.65 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.98 (€1.17) | €1.63 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 22% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,894 (€2,255) | €1,883 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,417 (€1,687) | €1,118 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £139 (€166) | €107 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,148 (€1,366) | €1,054 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £951 (€1,132) | €746 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £118 (€140) | €70 | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £24 (€28) | €14 | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £320 (€382) | €316 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £81 (€97) | €87 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (€8) | €6 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (€14) | €33 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 6% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £68 (€81) | €84 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 (€36) | €28 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (€83) | €92 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £74 (€88) | €113 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 41% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,748 (€23,513) | €25,921 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (€1.52) | €1.57 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £87 (€103) | €55 | + 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 10% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.18 (€4.97) | €10 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€10) | €11 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £87 (€103) | €73 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.20 (€3.81) | €4.32 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.54 (€1.84) | €3.46 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.27 (€3.90) | €3.36 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.68 (€2.00) | €2.10 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.46 (€1.74) | €2.28 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (€15) | €25 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 17% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (€35) | €47 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (€24) | €28 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £113 (€135) | €109 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (€68) | €77 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€10) | €13 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.01 (€3.58) | €4.35 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.66 (€5.55) | €5.91 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £393 (€468) | €429 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (€0.13) | €0.27 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £36 (€43) | €64 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (€13) | €8 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 11% more expensive than in Finland
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