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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.36 EUR (2.69 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.04 EUR (3.47 USD) in France. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.36 EUR
3.04 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.48 EUR (1.69 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.03 EUR (2.31 USD) in France. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.48 EUR
2.03 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.18 EUR (13.89 USD) in the United Kingdom and 22.24 EUR (25.36 USD) in France. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

12.18 EUR
22.24 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.51 EUR (11.98 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9 EUR (10.26 USD) in France. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in France.

10.51 EUR
9.00 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.93 EUR (9.04 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.9 EUR (14.71 USD) in France. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.93 EUR
12.90 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.35 EUR (17.51 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.5 EUR (11.97 USD) in France. The price of this product is 31.6% lower in France.

15.35 EUR
10.50 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.34 EUR (2.66 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.06 EUR (2.35 USD) in France. The price of this product is 12% lower in France.

2.34 EUR
2.06 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.04 EUR (3.46 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 3.52 EUR (4.01 USD) in France. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.04 EUR
3.52 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.78 EUR (3.17 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.06 EUR (3.49 USD) in France. The price of this product is 9.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.78 EUR
3.06 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 25.97 EUR (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15.34 EUR (17.49 USD) in France. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in France.

25.97 EUR
15.34 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.02 EUR (1.16 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.47 EUR (1.68 USD) in France. The price of this product is 30.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.02 EUR
1.47 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.35 EUR (1.54 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.96 EUR (2.23 USD) in France. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.35 EUR
1.96 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.33 EUR (8.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 16.67 EUR (19.01 USD) in France. The price of this product is 56% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.33 EUR
16.67 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.35 EUR (1.54 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.15 EUR (1.31 USD) in France. The price of this product is 14.8% lower in France.

1.35 EUR
1.15 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.28 EUR (1.46 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.15 EUR (2.45 USD) in France. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.28 EUR
2.15 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.32 EUR (2.65 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.83 EUR (3.23 USD) in France. The price of this product is 18% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.32 EUR
2.83 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.3 EUR (1.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.16 EUR (2.46 USD) in France. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.30 EUR
2.16 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.11 EUR (2.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.2 EUR (2.51 USD) in France. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.11 EUR
2.20 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 16.87 EUR (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14.46 EUR (16.49 USD) in France. The price of this product is 14.3% lower in France.

16.87 EUR
14.46 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.83 EUR (3.22 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.66 EUR (4.17 USD) in France. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.83 EUR
3.66 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.34 EUR (1.53 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in France. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in France.

1.34 EUR
0.83 EUR

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. France - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.2 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in France.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.01 EUR (4.57 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.64 EUR (4.15 USD) in France. The price of this product is 9.2% lower in France.

4.01 EUR
3.64 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.1 EUR (2.4 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.93 EUR (3.34 USD) in France. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.10 EUR
2.93 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.01 EUR (7.99 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.5 EUR (7.41 USD) in France. The price of this product is 7.3% lower in France.

7.01 EUR
6.50 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.84 EUR (6.66 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6 EUR (6.84 USD) in France. The price of this product is 2.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.84 EUR
6.00 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.17 EUR (9.32 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10 EUR (11.4 USD) in France. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

8.17 EUR
10.00 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 81.74 EUR (93.19 USD) in the United Kingdom and 60 EUR (68.41 USD) in France. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in France.

81.74 EUR
60.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.52 EUR (19.97 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15 EUR (17.1 USD) in France. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in France.

17.52 EUR
15.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.61 EUR (1.84 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.42 EUR (2.76 USD) in France. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.61 EUR
2.42 EUR

Fuel

EURGBPUSD

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 1.59 EUR (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.53 EUR (1.75 USD) in France. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in France.

1.59 EUR
1.53 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.53 EUR (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.62 EUR (1.85 USD) in France. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.53 EUR
1.62 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.23 EUR (1.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.97 EUR (1.1 USD) in France. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in France.

1.23 EUR
0.97 EUR

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. France - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.65 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in France.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 183.91 EUR (209.68 USD) in the United Kingdom and 84 EUR (95.77 USD) in France. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in France.

183.91 EUR
84.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.04 EUR (3.46 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2 EUR (2.28 USD) in France. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in France.

3.04 EUR
2.00 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 33.63 EUR (38.34 USD) in the United Kingdom and 45 EUR (51.31 USD) in France. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

33.63 EUR
45.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.99 EUR (2.26 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.65 EUR (1.88 USD) in France. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in France.

1.99 EUR
1.65 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.67 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5 EUR (5.7 USD) in France. The price of this product is 6.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

4.67 EUR
5.00 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 14.01 EUR (15.98 USD) in the United Kingdom and 13 EUR (14.82 USD) in France. The price of this product is 7.2% lower in France.

14.01 EUR
13.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 49.61 EUR (56.57 USD) in the United Kingdom and 36.44 EUR (41.55 USD) in France. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in France.

49.61 EUR
36.44 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 13.56 EUR (15.46 USD) in the United Kingdom and 16.12 EUR (18.38 USD) in France. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

13.56 EUR
16.12 EUR

Flats for rent

EURGBPUSD

United Kingdom vs. France - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.59 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 2386 EUR (2720.88 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1280 EUR (1458.89 USD) in France. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in France.

2 386 EUR
1 280 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 1691 EUR (1928.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 956.19 EUR (1090.17 USD) in France. The price of this product is 43.5% lower in France.

1 691 EUR
956.19 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 4253 EUR (4849.26 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2883 EUR (3286.52 USD) in France. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in France.

4 253 EUR
2 883 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 2869 EUR (3271.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1908 EUR (2175.62 USD) in France. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in France.

2 869 EUR
1 908 EUR

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. France - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.07 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 14042 EUR (16009.05 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12346 EUR (14076.05 USD) in France. The price of this product is 12.1% lower in France.

14 042 EUR
12 346 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 8572 EUR (9772.82 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8714 EUR (9934.81 USD) in France. The price of this product is 1.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

8 572 EUR
8 714 EUR

Salary

EURGBPUSD

United Kingdom vs. France - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.32 times higher than in France.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3541 EUR (4037.46 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2673 EUR (3047.35 USD) in France. The average salary is 24.5% lower in France.

3 541 EUR
2 673 EUR

Hotels

EURGBPUSD

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

One star

140 EUR
69.4 EUR

Two stars

107 EUR
75 EUR

Three stars

112 EUR
98.1 EUR

Four stars

145 EUR
168 EUR

Five stars

370 EUR
408 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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