Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 16% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| United Kingdom | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (€18) | €12 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (€9) | €9 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.90 (€4.63) | €5.45 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.07 (€1.27) | €1.16 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.71 (€4.40) | €3.00 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.45 (€2.91) | €2.46 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.90 (€5.82) | €3.14 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.99 (€2.36) | €1.57 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.87 (€1.03) | €1.08 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.01 (€2.38) | €1.92 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (€12) | €11 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.19 (€2.60) | €2.43 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.02 (€1.22) | €1.18 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 143% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 143% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| United Kingdom | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,715 (€3,225) | €1,238 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,978 (€2,349) | €760 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £175 (€208) | €59 | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,593 (€1,893) | €721 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,185 (€1,407) | €565 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £136 (€162) | €36 | + 351% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (€31) | €13 | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £269 (€319) | €326 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £98 (€116) | €82 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€8) | €6 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £15 (€18) | €23 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 49% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| United Kingdom | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £69 (€82) | €63 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £35 (€41) | €22 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £81 (€96) | €63 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £85 (€101) | €80 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 98% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| United Kingdom | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £28,289 (€33,601) | €22,420 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.43 (€1.69) | €1.69 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £107 (€127) | €50 | + 154% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 26% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| United Kingdom | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.50 (€4.16) | €5.49 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€10) | €9 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £64 (€76) | €41 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.86 (€4.59) | €3.35 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.29 (€2.72) | €3.49 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.96 (€5.90) | €2.43 | + 143% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.28 (€2.71) | €1.48 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.95 (€2.32) | €1.55 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £16 (€19) | €20 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 47% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| United Kingdom | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £39 (€46) | €27 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £22 (€27) | €25 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £110 (€130) | €47 | + 178% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £65 (€78) | €57 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 (€14) | €9 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.85 (€4.57) | €3.83 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £6 (€7) | €6 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £427 (€507) | €409 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (€0.13) | €0.08 | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £41 (€48) | €32 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 (€18) | €9 | + 106% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,491 prices entered by 459 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 79% more expensive than in Finland
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