Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 21% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| United Kingdom | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (€15) | €12 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (€7) | €9 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.47 (€3.94) | €7 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.95 (€1.08) | €1.54 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.99 (€3.40) | €3.33 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.07 (€2.36) | €3.43 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.21 (€4.79) | €5.85 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.06 (€2.34) | €2.52 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.78 (€0.89) | €1.15 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.75 (€1.99) | €2.50 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€10) | €15 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.03 (€2.31) | €3.38 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (€1.04) | €2.22 | - 53% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 18% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| United Kingdom | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,062 (€2,346) | €1,954 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,552 (€1,766) | €1,200 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £187 (€213) | €179 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,220 (€1,387) | €1,127 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,039 (€1,182) | €803 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £126 (€143) | €63 | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £25 (€28) | €25 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £278 (€316) | €387 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (€97) | €100 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (€7) | €7 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (€15) | €33 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 35% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| United Kingdom | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £66 (€75) | €97 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (€36) | €60 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £74 (€85) | €98 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 (€82) | €163 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 39% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| United Kingdom | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £23,492 (€26,726) | €28,219 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.71 (€1.94) | €2.13 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £94 (€107) | €60 | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 24% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| United Kingdom | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.65 (€4.15) | €18 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 (€11) | €7 | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £81 (€92) | €113 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.65 (€3.02) | €5.20 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.71 (€1.95) | €3.08 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.56 (€4.05) | €3.61 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.10 (€2.39) | €1.92 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.56 (€1.78) | €1.73 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (€17) | €31 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 11% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| United Kingdom | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 (€39) | €50 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (€24) | €29 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £115 (€130) | €128 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 (€69) | €117 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€11) | €12 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.23 (€3.67) | €4.32 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.15 (€5.86) | €7 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £473 (€538) | €486 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 (€0.15) | €0.07 | + 102% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £38 (€43) | €50 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (€14) | €9 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,312 prices entered by 766 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 5% more expensive than in Finland
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