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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 1.07 times less for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in France.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.6 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.33 USD in France. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.60 USD
3.33 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.64 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.22 USD in France. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.64 USD
2.22 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 13.44 USD in the United Kingdom and 24.37 USD in France. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

13.44 USD
24.37 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.6 USD in the United Kingdom and 9.86 USD in France. The price of this product is 15% lower in France.

11.60 USD
9.86 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.75 USD in the United Kingdom and 14.14 USD in France. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

8.75 USD
14.14 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.94 USD in the United Kingdom and 11.51 USD in France. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in France.

16.94 USD
11.51 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.58 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.26 USD in France. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in France.

2.58 USD
2.26 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.35 USD for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 3.86 USD in France. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.35 USD
3.86 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.07 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.35 USD in France. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.07 USD
3.35 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

29.61 USD
17.49 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.12 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.61 USD in France. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.12 USD
1.61 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.49 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.15 USD in France. The price of this product is 30.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.49 USD
2.15 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.09 USD in the United Kingdom and 18.27 USD in France. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

8.09 USD
18.27 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.49 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.26 USD in France. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in France.

1.49 USD
1.26 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.42 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.36 USD in France. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.42 USD
2.36 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.56 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.1 USD in France. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.56 USD
3.10 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.43 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.37 USD in France. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.43 USD
2.37 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.33 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.41 USD in France. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.33 USD
2.41 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

19.23 USD
16.49 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.12 USD in the United Kingdom and 4.01 USD in France. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.12 USD
4.01 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.48 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.91 USD in France. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in France.

1.48 USD
0.91 USD

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. France - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.21 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in France.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.42 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.99 USD in France. The price of this product is 9.7% lower in France.

4.42 USD
3.99 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.32 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.21 USD in France. The price of this product is 27.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.32 USD
3.21 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.73 USD in the United Kingdom and 7.12 USD in France. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in France.

7.73 USD
7.12 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.44 USD in the United Kingdom and 6.58 USD in France. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

6.44 USD
6.58 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.02 USD in the United Kingdom and 10.96 USD in France. The price of this product is 17.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.02 USD
10.96 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 90.19 USD in the United Kingdom and 65.76 USD in France. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in France.

90.19 USD
65.76 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 19.33 USD in the United Kingdom and 16.44 USD in France. The price of this product is 15% lower in France.

19.33 USD
16.44 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.78 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.65 USD in France. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.78 USD
2.65 USD

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. France - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.06 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in France.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.81 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.75 USD in France. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in France.

1.81 USD
1.75 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.75 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.85 USD in France. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.75 USD
1.85 USD

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.41 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.1 USD in France. The price of this product is 22% lower in France.

1.41 USD
1.10 USD

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. France - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.66 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in France.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 202.92 USD in the United Kingdom and 92.06 USD in France. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in France.

202.92 USD
92.06 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.35 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.19 USD in France. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in France.

3.35 USD
2.19 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 37.11 USD in the United Kingdom and 49.32 USD in France. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

37.11 USD
49.32 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.19 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.81 USD in France. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in France.

2.19 USD
1.81 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.15 USD in the United Kingdom and 5.48 USD in France. The price of this product is 6% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.15 USD
5.48 USD

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 15.46 USD in the United Kingdom and 14.25 USD in France. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in France.

15.46 USD
14.25 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 54.74 USD in the United Kingdom and 39.94 USD in France. The price of this product is 27% lower in France.

54.74 USD
39.94 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 14.96 USD in the United Kingdom and 17.67 USD in France. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

14.96 USD
17.67 USD

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 2633 USD in the United Kingdom and 1402 USD in France. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in France.

2 633 USD
1 402 USD

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 1866 USD in the United Kingdom and 1048 USD in France. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in France.

1 866 USD
1 048 USD

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 4693 USD in the United Kingdom and 3159 USD in France. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in France.

4 693 USD
3 159 USD

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 3166 USD in the United Kingdom and 2091 USD in France. The price of this product is 34% lower in France.

3 166 USD
2 091 USD

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. France - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.08 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 15493 USD in the United Kingdom and 13531 USD in France. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in France.

15 493 USD
13 531 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 9458 USD in the United Kingdom and 9550 USD in France. The price of this product is 1% lower in the United Kingdom.

9 458 USD
9 550 USD

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. France - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.33 times higher than in France.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3907 USD in the United Kingdom and 2929 USD in France. The average salary is 25% lower in France.

3 907 USD
2 929 USD

Hotels

USDGBPEUR

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

One star

160 USD
79.1 USD

Two stars

122 USD
85.6 USD

Three stars

128 USD
112 USD

Four stars

166 USD
191 USD

Five stars

422 USD
466 USD

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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