Cost of living in France compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in France is 19% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| France | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (£14) | £12 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (£8) | £5.77 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (£5.12) | £3.12 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (£0.98) | £0.86 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.87 (£3.30) | £2.49 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.88 (£2.46) | £1.89 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£5.64) | £3.52 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.83 (£2.41) | £1.86 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.71 (£1.46) | £0.98 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.88 (£1.60) | £1.80 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£5.89) | £8 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.02 (£1.72) | £1.89 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 (£0.97) | £0.94 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in France is 21% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| France | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,587 (£1,354) | £1,713 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,074 (£917) | £1,177 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €158 (£135) | £146 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €798 (£681) | £1,015 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €636 (£543) | £801 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €82 (£70) | £95 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (£22) | £26 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €364 (£311) | £295 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (£103) | £70 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (£6) | £6 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (£11) | £12 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in France is 10% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| France | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (£77) | £63 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (£30) | £31 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (£75) | £70 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (£98) | £68 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in France is 22% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| France | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,534 (£21,790) | £20,945 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (£1.22) | £1.23 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €57 (£49) | £75 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in France is 12% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| France | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.72 (£4.03) | £3.39 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (£7) | £9 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (£22) | £67 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.46 (£3.81) | £2.92 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.21 (£3.59) | £1.67 | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.49 (£2.98) | £3.48 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (£1.56) | £1.73 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.65 (£1.41) | £1.45 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (£21) | £16 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in France is 10% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| France | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (£37) | £32 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (£17) | £19 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 (£72) | £144 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (£55) | £56 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (£9) | £10 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.81 (£3.25) | £3.00 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (£5.61) | £4.62 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €473 (£404) | £454 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.34 (£0.29) | £0.09 | + 211% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (£34) | £33 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (£9) | £12 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in France is 9% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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