Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 19% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (€13) | €17 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.88 (€7) | €9 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.31 (€3.72) | €6 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (€0.96) | €1.09 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.47 (€2.78) | €4.05 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.08 (€2.34) | €2.80 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.09 (€4.60) | €6 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.92 (€2.15) | €2.50 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.90 (€1.01) | €1.62 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.71 (€1.92) | €1.94 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €7 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.95 (€2.20) | €2.08 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.97 (€1.09) | €1.08 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 24% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,994 (€2,242) | €1,896 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,273 (€1,431) | €1,243 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £147 (€165) | €173 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,276 (€1,434) | €965 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,078 (€1,212) | €677 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £97 (€109) | €93 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (€25) | €25 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £322 (€362) | €414 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £73 (€83) | €86 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (€7) | €5.75 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (€13) | €13 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 10% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £70 (€79) | €89 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (€37) | €39 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £75 (€84) | €101 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £78 (€87) | €110 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 42% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,029 (€22,519) | €25,302 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.20 (€1.35) | €1.40 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £98 (€110) | €61 | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 10% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.19 (€3.59) | €7 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (€10) | €8 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £81 (€91) | €25 | + 264% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.41 (€3.83) | €5.10 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.58 (€1.78) | €4.11 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.36 (€3.78) | €3.93 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.83 (€2.06) | €1.86 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.46 (€1.64) | €2.26 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (€15) | €21 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 7% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (€33) | €42 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (€22) | €21 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £133 (€150) | €74 | + 103% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £58 (€65) | €61 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€10) | €10 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.14 (€3.53) | €3.80 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.70 (€5.29) | €7 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £429 (€482) | €484 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 (€0.16) | €0.31 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £37 (€41) | €40 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (€13) | €10 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 12% more expensive than in France
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