Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 12% cheaper than in France | ||||
| United Kingdom | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (€14) | €17 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.74 (€7) | €10 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.18 (€3.81) | €5.54 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.88 (€1.05) | €1.15 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.61 (€3.13) | €3.91 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.94 (€2.33) | €2.89 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.42 (€4.10) | €7 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.86 (€2.23) | €2.71 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.01 (€1.21) | €1.75 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.91 (€2.29) | €1.90 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €6 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.86 (€2.23) | €2.03 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.14 (€1.37) | €1.19 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 30% more expensive than in France | ||||
| United Kingdom | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,667 (€1,997) | €1,587 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,267 (€1,518) | €1,093 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £141 (€169) | €155 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,038 (€1,243) | €812 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £761 (€911) | €639 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £101 (€121) | €80 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £28 (€33) | €25 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £316 (€378) | €328 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 (€95) | €119 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.79 (€7) | €8 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (€14) | €15 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 7% cheaper than in France | ||||
| United Kingdom | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £62 (€75) | €88 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (€38) | €36 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (€84) | €95 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £70 (€84) | €117 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 29% more expensive than in France | ||||
| United Kingdom | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,930 (€25,072) | €26,064 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.30 (€1.56) | €1.50 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £71 (€85) | €55 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 29% more expensive than in France | ||||
| United Kingdom | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.18 (€3.80) | €5.07 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (€10) | €7 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £87 (€104) | €25 | + 318% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.76 (€3.31) | €4.46 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (€1.83) | €3.80 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.45 (€4.13) | €3.51 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.72 (€2.06) | €2.08 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.45 (€1.73) | €1.65 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £16 (€19) | €26 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is about the same as in France | ||||
| United Kingdom | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 (€41) | €42 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (€22) | €19 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £121 (€144) | €73 | + 98% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (€68) | €62 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 (€12) | €11 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 (€3.60) | €4.09 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.63 (€5.55) | €6 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £476 (€571) | €473 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 (€0.11) | €0.27 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £34 (€40) | €41 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (€14) | €10 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 14% more expensive than in France
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