Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Finland
Currency:
Food | - 6% | |||
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Food in United Kingdom is 6% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
United Kingdom | Finland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (€17) | €14 | + 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (€9) | €11 | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.82 (€4.60) | €6 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.16 (€1.39) | €1.33 | + 4% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.63 (€4.37) | €3.91 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.69 (€3.24) | €3.51 | - 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.12 (€6) | €4.38 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.15 (€2.59) | €2.11 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.95 (€1.14) | €1.15 | - 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.12 (€2.55) | €2.84 | - 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (€11) | €15 | - 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.20 (€2.65) | €2.95 | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.07 (€1.29) | €1.73 | - 25% | |
Housing | + 72% | |||
Housing in United Kingdom is 72% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
United Kingdom | Finland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,670 (€3,218) | €1,694 | + 90% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,706 (€2,056) | €1,148 | + 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £205 (€247) | €88 | + 182% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,717 (€2,070) | €953 | + 117% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,054 (€1,270) | €773 | + 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £160 (€193) | €38 | + 405% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £28 (€34) | €17 | + 93% | |
40” flat screen tv | £304 (€366) | €343 | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £83 (€100) | €122 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £9 (€10) | €8 | + 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £15 (€18) | €38 | - 54% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in United Kingdom is about the same as in Finland | ||||
United Kingdom | Finland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £69 (€83) | €84 | - 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (€40) | €37 | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £83 (€100) | €96 | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £83 (€100) | €110 | - 9% | |
Transportation | + 49% | |||
Transportation in United Kingdom is 49% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
United Kingdom | Finland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £27,793 (€33,498) | €28,591 | + 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.45 (€1.75) | €1.87 | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £86 (€104) | €57 | + 81% | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in United Kingdom is 10% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
United Kingdom | Finland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.45 (€5.36) | €8 | - 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €17 | - 45% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £67 (€80) | €78 | + 3% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.19 (€5.05) | €3.97 | + 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.93 (€2.33) | €2.95 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.55 (€5.49) | €3.77 | + 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.22 (€2.68) | €1.62 | + 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.85 (€2.23) | €2.29 | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (€19) | €26 | - 30% | |
Entertainment | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in United Kingdom is about the same as in Finland | ||||
United Kingdom | Finland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £36 (€44) | €46 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £21 (€25) | €30 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £122 (€147) | €75 | + 96% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £65 (€78) | €87 | - 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (€13) | €12 | + 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.69 (€4.45) | €4.41 | + 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.66 (€7) | €8 | - 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £543 (€654) | €615 | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 (€0.16) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £39 (€47) | €43 | + 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 (€18) | €10 | + 73% | |
TOTAL | + 33% |
These prices were last updated on November 11, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 33% more expensive than in Finland
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