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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom vs. France

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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United Kingdom vs. France - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.04 times less for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in France.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.89 EUR (3.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.97 EUR (3.46 USD) in France. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.89 EUR
2.97 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.67 EUR (1.94 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.12 EUR (2.47 USD) in France. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.67 EUR
2.12 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.03 EUR (14 USD) in the United Kingdom and 17.15 EUR (19.96 USD) in France. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

12.03 EUR
17.15 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.86 EUR (11.47 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8 EUR (9.31 USD) in France. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in France.

9.86 EUR
8.00 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.42 EUR (8.64 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.74 EUR (14.83 USD) in France. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.42 EUR
12.74 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 19.72 EUR (22.94 USD) in the United Kingdom and 13 EUR (15.13 USD) in France. The price of this product is 34.1% lower in France.

19.72 EUR
13.00 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.77 EUR (3.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.39 EUR (2.78 USD) in France. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in France.

2.77 EUR
2.39 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.22 EUR (4.91 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 4.64 EUR (5.4 USD) in France. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

4.22 EUR
4.64 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.46 EUR (4.02 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.54 EUR (4.12 USD) in France. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.46 EUR
3.54 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 25.44 EUR (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15.03 EUR (17.49 USD) in France. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in France.

25.44 EUR
15.03 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.17 EUR (1.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.63 EUR (1.9 USD) in France. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.17 EUR
1.63 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.9 EUR (2.21 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.72 EUR (2 USD) in France. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in France.

1.90 EUR
1.72 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.23 EUR (10.74 USD) in the United Kingdom and 22.83 EUR (26.57 USD) in France. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.23 EUR
22.83 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.51 EUR (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.36 EUR (1.58 USD) in France. The price of this product is 9.9% lower in France.

1.51 EUR
1.36 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.55 EUR (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.59 EUR (3.01 USD) in France. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.55 EUR
2.59 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.67 EUR (3.1 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3 EUR (3.49 USD) in France. The price of this product is 11% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.67 EUR
3.00 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.39 EUR (1.62 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.24 EUR (2.61 USD) in France. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.39 EUR
2.24 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.16 EUR (2.51 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.64 EUR (3.07 USD) in France. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.16 EUR
2.64 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 16.52 EUR (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14.17 EUR (16.49 USD) in France. The price of this product is 14.2% lower in France.

16.52 EUR
14.17 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.12 EUR (3.63 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.42 EUR (3.98 USD) in France. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.12 EUR
3.42 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.64 EUR (1.9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.71 EUR (0.83 USD) in France. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in France.

1.64 EUR
0.71 EUR

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. France - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.27 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in France.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.44 EUR (5.17 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.09 EUR (4.76 USD) in France. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in France.

4.44 EUR
4.09 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.44 EUR (2.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.5 EUR (4.07 USD) in France. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.44 EUR
3.50 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.5 EUR (8.73 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7 EUR (8.15 USD) in France. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in France.

7.50 EUR
7.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.85 EUR (7.98 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7 EUR (8.15 USD) in France. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.85 EUR
7.00 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.28 EUR (10.8 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12 EUR (13.97 USD) in France. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.28 EUR
12.00 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 92.78 EUR (107.97 USD) in the United Kingdom and 65 EUR (75.64 USD) in France. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in France.

92.78 EUR
65.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 23.19 EUR (26.99 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15 EUR (17.46 USD) in France. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in France.

23.19 EUR
15.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.53 EUR (1.78 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.88 EUR (3.35 USD) in France. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.53 EUR
2.88 EUR

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. France - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.02 times less for fuel in the United Kingdom than in France.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.66 EUR (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.67 EUR (1.94 USD) in France. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.66 EUR
1.67 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.57 EUR (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.73 EUR (2.01 USD) in France. The price of this product is 9.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.57 EUR
1.73 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.1 EUR (1.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1 EUR (1.16 USD) in France. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in France.

1.10 EUR
1.00 EUR

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. France - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.76 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in France.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 215.82 EUR (251.16 USD) in the United Kingdom and 88.4 EUR (102.88 USD) in France. The price of this product is 59% lower in France.

215.82 EUR
88.40 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.48 EUR (4.05 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.5 EUR (2.91 USD) in France. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in France.

3.48 EUR
2.50 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 34.79 EUR (40.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 48 EUR (55.86 USD) in France. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

34.79 EUR
48.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.9 EUR (3.37 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2 EUR (2.33 USD) in France. The price of this product is 31% lower in France.

2.90 EUR
2.00 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.1 EUR (5.94 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8 EUR (9.31 USD) in France. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.10 EUR
8.00 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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United Kingdom vs. France - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 17.4 EUR (20.24 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14 EUR (16.29 USD) in France. The price of this product is 19.5% lower in France.

17.40 EUR
14.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 55.9 EUR (65.05 USD) in the United Kingdom and 34.63 EUR (40.3 USD) in France. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in France.

55.90 EUR
34.63 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 20.82 EUR (24.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 16.6 EUR (19.32 USD) in France. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in France.

20.82 EUR
16.60 EUR

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. France - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.6 times more for renting an apartment in the United Kingdom than in France.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2572 EUR (2993.59 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1482 EUR (1724.83 USD) in France. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in France.

2 572 EUR
1 482 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1919 EUR (2233.43 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1044 EUR (1214.52 USD) in France. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in France.

1 919 EUR
1 044 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 4779 EUR (5561.91 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3146 EUR (3661.36 USD) in France. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in France.

4 779 EUR
3 146 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 3190 EUR (3712.63 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2095 EUR (2438.6 USD) in France. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in France.

3 190 EUR
2 095 EUR

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. France - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.32 times more for buying an apartment in the United Kingdom than in France.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 17596 EUR (20476.92 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12282 EUR (14293.05 USD) in France. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in France.

17 596 EUR
12 282 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 9785 EUR (11387.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8404 EUR (9780.63 USD) in France. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in France.

9 785 EUR
8 404 EUR

Salary

EURUSDGBP

United Kingdom vs. France - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.11 times higher than in France.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3443 EUR (4007.37 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3115 EUR (3625.62 USD) in France. The average salary is 9.5% lower in France.

3 443 EUR
3 115 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDGBP

United Kingdom vs. France - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

137 EUR
67.9 EUR

Two stars

105 EUR
73.5 EUR

Three stars

110 EUR
96.1 EUR

Four stars

142 EUR
164 EUR

Five stars

362 EUR
400 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1334 hotels • France: 20 cities, 1104 hotels

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