- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- France
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 18% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (€12) | €15 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.65 (€6) | €8 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.79 (€4.30) | €5.94 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (€0.98) | €1.10 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.65 (€3.01) | €4.37 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.97 (€2.24) | €2.91 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.71 (€5.34) | €6 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.00 (€2.26) | €2.60 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.82 (€0.93) | €1.77 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.79 (€2.03) | €2.04 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (€10) | €8 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.85 (€2.10) | €2.02 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.93 (€1.06) | €1.10 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 7% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,949 (€2,209) | €2,156 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,249 (€1,416) | €1,677 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £160 (€181) | €174 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,260 (€1,429) | €1,068 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £851 (€965) | €821 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £121 (€137) | €119 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (€25) | €22 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £341 (€387) | €363 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £86 (€98) | €110 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€8) | €7 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (€12) | €14 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 14% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £67 (€76) | €88 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (€37) | €40 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £73 (€82) | €99 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £75 (€85) | €126 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 34% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,826 (€21,346) | €23,737 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (€1.44) | €1.49 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £98 (€111) | €69 | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 22% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.40 (€3.86) | €4.97 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€10) | €5.82 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £77 (€87) | €25 | + 247% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.56 (€4.04) | €4.03 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.55 (€1.76) | €4.07 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.25 (€3.68) | €3.59 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.81 (€2.06) | €1.80 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.53 (€1.74) | €2.14 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (€14) | €23 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 0% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (€36) | €39 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (€24) | €21 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £106 (€121) | €74 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (€65) | €62 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€10) | €12 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.03 (€3.43) | €3.95 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.49 (€5.09) | €6 | - 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £400 (€454) | €450 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.16 (€0.18) | €0.21 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £45 (€51) | €54 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £11 (€12) | €8 | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 7% more expensive than in France
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