Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 6% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| United Kingdom | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (€17) | €13 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (€8) | €10 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.67 (€4.28) | €6 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.15 (€1.34) | €1.37 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.65 (€4.25) | €3.39 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.02 (€2.35) | €3.58 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.42 (€5.15) | €5.06 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.97 (€2.30) | €2.32 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.98 (€1.14) | €1.15 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.93 (€2.24) | €2.54 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (€10) | €15 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.34 (€2.72) | €2.95 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.18 (€1.38) | €1.74 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 44% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| United Kingdom | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,382 (€2,774) | €1,893 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,715 (€1,997) | €1,419 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £200 (€233) | €134 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,546 (€1,800) | €985 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,149 (€1,339) | €747 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £133 (€155) | €63 | + 146% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £28 (€33) | €15 | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £358 (€417) | €244 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £106 (€124) | €121 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (€7) | €10 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £15 (€18) | €36 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 26% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| United Kingdom | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £70 (€82) | €98 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £34 (€39) | €56 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £74 (€87) | €106 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £86 (€100) | €164 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 65% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| United Kingdom | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £27,606 (€32,153) | €28,970 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.49 (€1.73) | €2.02 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £112 (€131) | €61 | + 113% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 19% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| United Kingdom | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.48 (€5.22) | €18 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £12 (€14) | €8 | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £91 (€106) | €127 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.23 (€4.93) | €4.53 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.60 (€1.86) | €3.33 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.61 (€4.20) | €3.34 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.23 (€2.60) | €1.98 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.80 (€2.09) | €2.00 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (€16) | €26 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 12% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| United Kingdom | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £39 (€46) | €39 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £23 (€26) | €32 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £157 (€183) | €154 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £67 (€78) | €72 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 (€12) | €12 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.41 (€3.97) | €5.00 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.94 (€5.76) | €7 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £440 (€512) | €486 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (€0.13) | €0.07 | + 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £41 (€48) | €43 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (€15) | €10 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,197 prices entered by 712 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 27% more expensive than in Finland
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