- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Finland
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 17% 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) | £5.59 (€6) | €7 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.62 (€4.08) | €5.52 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (€0.98) | €1.05 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.67 (€3.02) | €2.51 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (€2.16) | €3.27 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.53 (€5.12) | €5.36 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.97 (€2.22) | €2.25 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.84 (€0.95) | €0.96 | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.76 (€1.98) | €2.31 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (€10) | €14 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.82 (€2.06) | €2.68 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (€1.04) | €1.59 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 11% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,861 (€2,101) | €1,833 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,203 (€1,358) | €1,293 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £159 (€179) | €78 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,142 (€1,289) | €1,092 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £789 (€891) | €763 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £145 (€164) | €55 | + 200% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (€24) | €17 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £337 (€380) | €400 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (€96) | €88 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (€7) | €7 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (€12) | €33 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 6% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 (€71) | €90 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (€36) | €32 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (€79) | €93 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 (€82) | €133 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 43% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,384 (€20,753) | €25,982 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.25 (€1.41) | €1.53 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £94 (€106) | €54 | + 97% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 11% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.38 (€3.82) | €7 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €14 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £74 (€84) | €71 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.48 (€3.93) | €4.25 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (€1.72) | €3.90 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.22 (€3.63) | €3.32 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.80 (€2.03) | €1.44 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.54 (€1.74) | €1.64 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (€14) | €29 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 2% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (€35) | €39 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (€24) | €24 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £115 (€130) | €95 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (€61) | €82 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€10) | €11 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.97 (€3.35) | €4.08 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.36 (€4.92) | €5.78 | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £401 (€453) | €449 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (€0.17) | €0.07 | + 138% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (€48) | €49 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (€11) | €7 | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 9% more expensive than in Finland
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