- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Finland
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 19% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (€12) | €13 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.61 (€6) | €7 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.65 (€4.06) | €5.38 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (€0.97) | €1.11 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.70 (€3.01) | €2.85 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.94 (€2.17) | €3.15 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.49 (€5.00) | €5.56 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.97 (€2.20) | €2.27 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.86 (€0.96) | €1.09 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.81 (€2.02) | €2.25 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (€10) | €14 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.82 (€2.02) | €2.78 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.91 (€1.02) | €1.71 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 7% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,839 (€2,049) | €1,952 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,197 (€1,334) | €1,340 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £151 (€168) | €77 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,117 (€1,245) | €1,051 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £768 (€856) | €758 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £153 (€171) | €49 | + 246% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (€24) | €17 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £335 (€373) | €418 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £84 (€94) | €90 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (€7) | €7 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (€12) | €32 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 11% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £64 (€71) | €90 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (€36) | €34 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (€78) | €95 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 (€79) | €129 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 36% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,212 (€20,299) | €28,960 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.23 (€1.38) | €1.54 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £95 (€106) | €55 | + 92% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 16% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.22 (€3.58) | €6 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €14 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £71 (€79) | €74 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.41 (€3.80) | €4.26 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (€1.69) | €3.95 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.24 (€3.61) | €3.16 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 (€1.96) | €1.45 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.53 (€1.70) | €1.64 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (€14) | €29 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 1% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (€34) | €40 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (€23) | €25 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £116 (€129) | €97 | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (€62) | €76 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€10) | €10 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.95 (€3.29) | €3.98 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.35 (€4.84) | €5.54 | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £402 (€448) | €487 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (€0.17) | €0.07 | + 141% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (€48) | €51 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (€11) | €7 | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.115
EUR
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,152 prices entered by 2,849 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 6% more expensive than in Finland
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