Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 23% cheaper than in France | ||||
| United Kingdom | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (€15) | €19 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (€7) | €11 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.47 (€3.95) | €6 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.95 (€1.08) | €1.34 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.99 (€3.40) | €4.45 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.07 (€2.36) | €2.79 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.17 (€4.76) | €9 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.04 (€2.32) | €2.88 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.78 (€0.89) | €1.82 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.75 (€2.00) | €1.98 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€10) | €9 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.03 (€2.31) | €2.14 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (€1.04) | €1.19 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 31% more expensive than in France | ||||
| United Kingdom | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,077 (€2,366) | €1,819 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,570 (€1,789) | €1,677 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £193 (€219) | €141 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,287 (€1,466) | €1,025 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,041 (€1,186) | €717 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £136 (€155) | €99 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £25 (€28) | €24 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £275 (€313) | €312 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £91 (€104) | €82 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (€7) | €5.97 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (€15) | €15 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 9% cheaper than in France | ||||
| United Kingdom | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £65 (€74) | €94 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (€36) | €34 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £73 (€83) | €84 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £75 (€85) | €120 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 50% more expensive than in France | ||||
| United Kingdom | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £23,466 (€26,732) | €22,045 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.70 (€1.94) | €1.88 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £95 (€109) | €61 | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 32% more expensive than in France | ||||
| United Kingdom | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.73 (€4.25) | €4.58 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 (€11) | €5.19 | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £83 (€95) | €27 | + 254% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.70 (€3.08) | €4.20 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.75 (€2.00) | €4.28 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.76 (€4.29) | €2.84 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.04 (€2.33) | €1.89 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.59 (€1.81) | €2.14 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (€17) | €21 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 20% more expensive than in France | ||||
| United Kingdom | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £35 (€39) | €42 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (€24) | €22 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £119 (€135) | €83 | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 (€70) | €59 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 (€11) | €10 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.24 (€3.70) | €4.05 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.25 (€5.98) | €5.97 | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £470 (€535) | €456 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 (€0.15) | €0.10 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £39 (€45) | €32 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (€14) | €10 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 22% more expensive than in France
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