Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to France
Currency:
Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in United Kingdom is 13% cheaper than in France | ||||
United Kingdom | France | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (€16) | €19 | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (€9) | €11 | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.26 (€4.99) | €7 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.20 (€1.40) | €1.37 | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.63 (€4.25) | €4.68 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.28 (€2.67) | €3.40 | - 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.34 (€6) | €7 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.13 (€2.49) | €2.76 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.89 (€1.05) | €1.86 | - 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.97 (€2.30) | €2.50 | - 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (€12) | €9 | + 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.36 (€2.76) | €2.31 | + 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.04 (€1.22) | €1.30 | - 6% | |
Housing | + 46% | |||
Housing in United Kingdom is 46% more expensive than in France | ||||
United Kingdom | France | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,997 (€2,337) | €1,708 | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,637 (€1,916) | €1,334 | + 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £229 (€268) | €191 | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,818 (€2,127) | €1,032 | + 106% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,060 (€1,240) | €849 | + 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £190 (€222) | €135 | + 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (€30) | €28 | + 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | £324 (€379) | €457 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £83 (€97) | €141 | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€8) | €11 | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £16 (€19) | €16 | + 13% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in United Kingdom is 9% cheaper than in France | ||||
United Kingdom | France | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £73 (€85) | €96 | - 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (€38) | €40 | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £81 (€95) | €100 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £83 (€97) | €126 | - 23% | |
Transportation | + 35% | |||
Transportation in United Kingdom is 35% more expensive than in France | ||||
United Kingdom | France | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £25,126 (€29,399) | €29,525 | - 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.44 (€1.69) | €1.89 | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £85 (€99) | €61 | + 63% | |
Personal Care | + 22% | |||
Personal Care in United Kingdom is 22% more expensive than in France | ||||
United Kingdom | France | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.04 (€5.90) | €3.03 | + 95% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €8 | + 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £74 (€87) | €32 | + 174% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.77 (€5.58) | €3.65 | + 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.97 (€2.31) | €3.90 | - 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.78 (€4.42) | €3.83 | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.39 (€2.80) | €2.58 | + 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.77 (€2.07) | €2.81 | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (€17) | €21 | - 22% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in United Kingdom is 11% more expensive than in France | ||||
United Kingdom | France | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (€47) | €48 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £19 (€23) | €24 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £124 (€145) | €103 | + 41% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £69 (€81) | €75 | + 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (€13) | €12 | + 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.71 (€4.34) | €5.04 | - 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.75 (€7) | €7 | - 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £537 (€628) | €623 | + 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.28 (€0.33) | €0.24 | + 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (€41) | €36 | + 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £14 (€16) | €11 | + 43% | |
TOTAL | + 21% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 21% more expensive than in France
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