Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to France
Currency:
Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in United Kingdom is 9% cheaper than in France | ||||
United Kingdom | France | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (€18) | €19 | - 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (€9) | €11 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.98 (€4.77) | €7 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.13 (€1.35) | €1.36 | - 1% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.71 (€4.45) | €4.86 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.41 (€2.89) | €3.33 | - 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.84 (€5.81) | €8 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.18 (€2.61) | €2.50 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.93 (€1.12) | €2.03 | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.13 (€2.55) | €2.15 | + 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (€11) | €10 | + 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.27 (€2.72) | €2.52 | + 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.07 (€1.28) | €1.39 | - 8% | |
Housing | + 79% | |||
Housing in United Kingdom is 79% more expensive than in France | ||||
United Kingdom | France | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,780 (€3,336) | €1,678 | + 99% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,064 (€2,478) | €1,562 | + 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £183 (€220) | €193 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,877 (€2,253) | €948 | + 138% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,256 (€1,507) | €683 | + 121% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £141 (€170) | €114 | + 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £27 (€33) | €25 | + 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | £276 (€331) | €317 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (€102) | €160 | - 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€8) | €8 | - 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 (€17) | €15 | + 9% | |
Clothes | - 0% | |||
Clothes in United Kingdom is about the same as in France | ||||
United Kingdom | France | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £72 (€86) | €90 | - 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £35 (€42) | €39 | + 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £82 (€98) | €103 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £85 (€101) | €104 | - 3% | |
Transportation | + 82% | |||
Transportation in United Kingdom is 82% more expensive than in France | ||||
United Kingdom | France | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £28,239 (€33,892) | €27,824 | + 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.44 (€1.73) | €1.81 | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £112 (€135) | €58 | + 132% | |
Personal Care | + 11% | |||
Personal Care in United Kingdom is 11% more expensive than in France | ||||
United Kingdom | France | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.37 (€4.05) | €3.03 | + 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €7 | + 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £62 (€75) | €27 | + 178% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.98 (€4.78) | €5.82 | - 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.90 (€2.28) | €4.25 | - 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.03 (€4.84) | €4.31 | + 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.16 (€2.59) | €2.66 | - 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.84 (€2.21) | €2.82 | - 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (€18) | €24 | - 25% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in United Kingdom is about the same as in France | ||||
United Kingdom | France | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £39 (€47) | €45 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £23 (€27) | €24 | + 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £109 (€131) | €104 | + 26% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £67 (€80) | €70 | + 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 (€14) | €12 | + 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.69 (€4.43) | €4.59 | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.89 (€7) | €7 | - 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £429 (€515) | €657 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (€0.13) | €0.27 | - 52% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 (€49) | €32 | + 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 (€18) | €12 | + 51% | |
TOTAL | + 40% |
These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 40% more expensive than in France
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