- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Finland
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 18% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (€12) | €13 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.62 (€6) | €7 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.67 (€4.16) | €5.42 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (€0.98) | €1.10 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.69 (€3.04) | €2.75 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.94 (€2.20) | €3.11 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.49 (€5.08) | €5.68 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.98 (€2.24) | €2.38 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 (€0.96) | €1.13 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.78 (€2.01) | €2.25 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (€10) | €14 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.80 (€2.03) | €2.95 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.89 (€1.01) | €1.60 | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 8% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,805 (€2,044) | €1,923 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,197 (€1,355) | €1,195 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £157 (€178) | €83 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,084 (€1,227) | €1,047 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £749 (€848) | €746 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £150 (€170) | €44 | + 283% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (€24) | €17 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £333 (€377) | €455 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £83 (€94) | €90 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (€7) | €5.61 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (€12) | €34 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 8% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £65 (€73) | €89 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (€36) | €33 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (€78) | €94 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £74 (€84) | €132 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 45% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,350 (€20,777) | €27,793 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 (€1.37) | €1.50 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £98 (€111) | €53 | + 109% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 13% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.25 (€3.68) | €6 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €13 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £70 (€79) | €74 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.28 (€3.72) | €4.16 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.60 (€1.82) | €3.79 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.22 (€3.64) | €2.76 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 (€1.99) | €1.41 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.53 (€1.74) | €1.67 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (€15) | €31 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 1% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (€35) | €40 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (€24) | €25 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £121 (€137) | €102 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 (€63) | €77 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€10) | €10 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.96 (€3.35) | €4.01 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.38 (€4.96) | €5.55 | - 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £409 (€463) | €490 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 (€0.16) | €0.10 | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £45 (€51) | €52 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (€11) | €7 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 8% more expensive than in Finland
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