Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 21% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (€12) | €11 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.83 (€7) | €8 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.33 (€3.84) | €5.93 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.84 (€0.96) | €1.25 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.50 (€2.88) | €2.67 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (€2.22) | €3.63 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.31 (€4.98) | €6 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.94 (€2.23) | €2.36 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.78 (€0.90) | €1.03 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.70 (€1.97) | €2.49 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€10) | €14 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.94 (€2.24) | €3.07 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 (€1.05) | €1.95 | - 46% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 4% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,819 (€2,098) | €1,922 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,099 (€1,268) | €1,176 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £145 (€167) | €81 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,142 (€1,318) | €1,187 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,017 (€1,173) | €935 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £93 (€107) | €145 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (€25) | €14 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £325 (€375) | €400 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £75 (€87) | €106 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (€7) | €7 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (€14) | €36 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 18% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £69 (€79) | €87 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (€38) | €24 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £77 (€88) | €72 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £75 (€86) | €112 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 37% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,042 (€23,119) | €27,262 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.14 (€1.32) | €1.50 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £89 (€103) | €56 | + 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 30% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.04 (€3.50) | €30 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (€10) | €11 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £82 (€95) | €85 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.32 (€3.83) | €4.32 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (€1.76) | €2.93 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.20 (€3.69) | €4.32 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.90 (€2.19) | €1.36 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.45 (€1.67) | €2.13 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (€16) | €28 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is about the same as in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (€34) | €40 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (€22) | €27 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £135 (€155) | €87 | + 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (€66) | €67 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (€10) | €12 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.31 (€3.82) | €4.58 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.54 (€5.24) | €6 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £428 (€494) | €471 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.30 (€0.35) | €0.26 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (€38) | €63 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (€13) | €8 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 4% more expensive than in Finland
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