Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 16% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (€13) | €15 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.79 (€7) | €8 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.31 (€3.89) | €5.83 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.85 (€1.01) | €1.10 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.32 (€2.73) | €4.53 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.93 (€2.27) | €2.61 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.85 (€4.53) | €8 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.82 (€2.15) | €2.54 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.97 (€1.14) | €1.64 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.76 (€2.08) | €2.00 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €8 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.92 (€2.26) | €2.05 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.96 (€1.12) | €1.17 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 6% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,794 (€2,111) | €2,158 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,336 (€1,572) | €1,340 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £132 (€155) | €138 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,041 (€1,224) | €1,175 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £868 (€1,022) | €897 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £109 (€128) | €80 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (€27) | €22 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £315 (€371) | €389 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (€100) | €120 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€8) | €8 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (€14) | €16 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 7% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £68 (€79) | €90 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 (€35) | €34 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (€81) | €97 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 (€84) | €117 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 24% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,066 (€23,611) | €23,226 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (€1.49) | €1.47 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £81 (€95) | €67 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 17% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.67 (€4.32) | €4.35 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (€10) | €8 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £83 (€98) | €25 | + 295% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.03 (€3.57) | €4.25 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.41 (€1.66) | €4.22 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.37 (€3.96) | €3.59 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.72 (€2.02) | €1.76 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.43 (€1.68) | €2.13 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (€14) | €23 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is about the same as in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (€34) | €37 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (€23) | €20 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £107 (€126) | €73 | + 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (€63) | €54 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€10) | €11 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.94 (€3.46) | €3.96 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.37 (€5.14) | €5.87 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £392 (€461) | €435 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (€0.13) | €0.17 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (€39) | €43 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (€13) | €8 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,857 prices entered by 1,827 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 6% more expensive than in France
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