- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Finland
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 20% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (€12) | €13 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.59 (€6) | €7 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.65 (€4.17) | €5.53 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (€0.98) | €1.08 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.64 (€3.02) | €3.09 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.98 (€2.26) | €2.92 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.45 (€5.09) | €6 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.95 (€2.23) | €2.31 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 (€0.97) | €1.03 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.80 (€2.05) | €2.29 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€10) | €14 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.79 (€2.04) | €2.96 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.90 (€1.03) | €1.99 | - 48% | |
| 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 | £1,786 (€2,044) | €1,861 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,173 (€1,341) | €1,216 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £157 (€179) | €81 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,063 (€1,216) | €1,000 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £735 (€841) | €740 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £149 (€170) | €42 | + 310% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (€24) | €18 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £332 (€380) | €461 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £82 (€94) | €92 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (€7) | €5.29 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (€13) | €31 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 9% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £64 (€74) | €83 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (€37) | €37 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (€79) | €93 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £73 (€83) | €121 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 48% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,362 (€21,007) | €27,983 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.20 (€1.37) | €1.48 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £101 (€115) | €53 | + 117% | |
| 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) | £3.28 (€3.75) | €5.82 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €16 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £70 (€80) | €73 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.23 (€3.70) | €4.50 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.59 (€1.82) | €3.77 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.41 (€3.91) | €2.52 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.77 (€2.03) | €1.44 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.55 (€1.77) | €2.10 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (€16) | €29 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 2% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (€35) | €38 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (€23) | €24 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £124 (€142) | €119 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 (€63) | €79 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€10) | €11 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.96 (€3.39) | €3.93 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.41 (€5.04) | €5.64 | - 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £416 (€475) | €495 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.19 (€0.22) | €0.07 | + 222% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £45 (€51) | €58 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (€11) | €7 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,395 prices entered by 2,934 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 9% more expensive than in Finland
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