- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Finland
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 13% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (€12) | €12 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.65 (€6) | €7 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.78 (€4.29) | €5.44 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (€0.98) | €1.06 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.65 (€3.00) | €2.56 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.98 (€2.24) | €3.13 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.71 (€5.33) | €5.25 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.00 (€2.26) | €2.23 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.82 (€0.93) | €0.96 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.78 (€2.02) | €2.35 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (€10) | €14 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.85 (€2.10) | €2.53 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.94 (€1.06) | €1.52 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 15% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,945 (€2,204) | €1,778 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,239 (€1,403) | €1,277 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £159 (€180) | €72 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,249 (€1,415) | €1,133 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £846 (€958) | €795 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £120 (€136) | €54 | + 151% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (€25) | €16 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £340 (€385) | €396 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £86 (€97) | €88 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€8) | €6 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (€12) | €34 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 5% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £66 (€75) | €90 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (€37) | €32 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £73 (€82) | €93 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £76 (€86) | €133 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 49% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,864 (€21,369) | €26,250 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (€1.44) | €1.55 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £98 (€111) | €53 | + 108% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 12% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.45 (€3.91) | €7 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€10) | €14 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £76 (€86) | €71 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.56 (€4.03) | €4.25 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (€1.73) | €3.90 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.26 (€3.69) | €3.32 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.82 (€2.06) | €1.44 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.53 (€1.73) | €1.64 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (€14) | €29 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 6% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (€35) | €40 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (€24) | €25 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £107 (€121) | €95 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (€65) | €80 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€10) | €12 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.03 (€3.44) | €4.05 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.48 (€5.08) | €5.96 | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £400 (€453) | €418 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.16 (€0.18) | €0.07 | + 163% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £45 (€51) | €47 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £11 (€12) | €7 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.133
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 14% more expensive than in Finland
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