Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 18% cheaper than in France | ||||
| United Kingdom | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (€16) | €18 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (€7) | €11 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.35 (€3.89) | €6 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.06 (€1.22) | €1.30 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.25 (€3.77) | €4.58 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.89 (€2.19) | €3.52 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.79 (€4.39) | €8 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.95 (€2.26) | €2.74 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.95 (€1.11) | €1.78 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.72 (€2.00) | €1.81 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €9 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.20 (€2.55) | €2.24 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.05 (€1.22) | €1.21 | + 0% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 22% more expensive than in France | ||||
| United Kingdom | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,845 (€2,141) | €1,652 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,257 (€1,460) | €1,522 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £219 (€254) | €147 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,075 (€1,248) | €989 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £756 (€877) | €816 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £119 (€138) | €108 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (€30) | €23 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £302 (€351) | €333 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £87 (€101) | €106 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (€7) | €6 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 (€16) | €15 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is about the same as in France | ||||
| United Kingdom | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £61 (€71) | €75 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (€37) | €33 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £67 (€78) | €82 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £69 (€80) | €104 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 33% more expensive than in France | ||||
| United Kingdom | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £25,499 (€29,600) | €26,302 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.65 (€1.92) | €1.87 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £78 (€90) | €59 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 20% more expensive than in France | ||||
| United Kingdom | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.52 (€4.09) | €5.85 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 (€12) | €5.60 | + 114% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £81 (€94) | €28 | + 241% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.35 (€3.89) | €4.23 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.70 (€1.97) | €4.74 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.55 (€4.12) | €3.33 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.29 (€2.66) | €2.69 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.72 (€2.00) | €2.33 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (€17) | €20 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is about the same as in France | ||||
| United Kingdom | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £36 (€42) | €43 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (€22) | €23 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £148 (€172) | €81 | + 113% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £60 (€69) | €59 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (€11) | €10 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.25 (€3.78) | €3.94 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.67 (€5.42) | €7 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £433 (€502) | €362 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.10 (€0.12) | €0.28 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (€38) | €32 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (€15) | €10 | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 12% more expensive than in France
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