Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 13% cheaper than in France | ||||
| United Kingdom | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £15 (€18) | €20 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (€9) | €12 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.87 (€4.64) | €7 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.14 (€1.37) | €1.36 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.69 (€4.43) | €4.97 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.64 (€3.17) | €3.60 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.12 (€6) | €8 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.13 (€2.56) | €2.69 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.92 (€1.11) | €2.17 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.04 (€2.45) | €2.19 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (€11) | €9 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.24 (€2.69) | €2.61 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.06 (€1.27) | €1.45 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 80% more expensive than in France | ||||
| United Kingdom | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,658 (€3,191) | €1,628 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,154 (€2,586) | €1,357 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £205 (€246) | €185 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,730 (€2,077) | €895 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,281 (€1,537) | €729 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £160 (€192) | €124 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £28 (€34) | €26 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £314 (€377) | €317 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £83 (€100) | €160 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £9 (€10) | €11 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £15 (€18) | €17 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 8% cheaper than in France | ||||
| United Kingdom | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £74 (€88) | €96 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £35 (€42) | €47 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £84 (€100) | €104 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £91 (€110) | €117 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 65% more expensive than in France | ||||
| United Kingdom | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £29,089 (€34,921) | €27,824 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.45 (€1.74) | €1.82 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £113 (€135) | €69 | + 97% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 15% more expensive than in France | ||||
| United Kingdom | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.45 (€5.34) | €3.03 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €7 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £61 (€74) | €27 | + 173% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.19 (€5.03) | €5.51 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.93 (€2.32) | €4.25 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.50 (€5.40) | €4.29 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.22 (€2.67) | €2.66 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.92 (€2.30) | €2.82 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (€18) | €24 | - 26% | |
| 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 | £38 (€46) | €45 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £23 (€27) | €24 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £122 (€146) | €104 | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £69 (€83) | €75 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (€13) | €12 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.62 (€4.35) | €4.59 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.71 (€7) | €7 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £543 (€651) | €657 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 (€0.16) | €0.27 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £40 (€48) | €31 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 (€17) | €12 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 37% more expensive than in France
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