Compare Food prices: Great Britain vs France
This comparison shows estimated food basket costs for the selected locations and links to detailed price pages.
| Metric | Great Britain | France |
| Food prices | $500 | $460 |
Higher in Great Britain
Open details: Great Britain Open details: FranceMonthly food basket by age group
| Age group | Great Britain | France |
| Children under 6 | $290 | $260 |
| Teens 7 to 17 | $310 | $280 |
| Youth 18 to 29 | $410 | $370 |
| Adults 30 to 59 | $380 | $350 |
| Older over 60 | $360 | $320 |
Dairy prices
| Product | Great Britain | France |
| Milk, 1 liter | $2.22 | $2.02 |
| Cottage cheese, 200 g | $2.03 | $1.84 |
| Cheese, 100 g | $3.4 | $3.08 |
| Butter, 200 g | $4.19 | $3.8 |
| Sour cream, 300 g | $2.22 | $2.02 |
| Yogurt, 100 g | $1.27 | $1.15 |
| Kefir, 1 liter | $2.48 | $2.25 |
Meat, fish and eggs
| Product | Great Britain | France |
| Chicken, 1 kg | $9.2 | $8.35 |
| Beef, 1 kg | $17 | $15 |
| Fish, 1 kg | $12.38 | $11.23 |
| Sausage, 1 kg | $16 | $14.84 |
| Egg pack | $2.57 | $2.33 |
Groceries and dry goods
| Product | Great Britain | France |
| Pasta, 500 g | $1.75 | $1.58 |
| Rice, 1 kg | $4.28 | $3.89 |
| Oatmeal, 500 g | $2.82 | $2.56 |
| Tea, 100 g | $4.13 | $3.74 |
| Coffee, 100 g | $9.05 | $8.21 |
| Sugar, 1 kg | $2.29 | $2.07 |
| Salt, 1 kg | $0.51 | $0.46 |
| Vegetable oil, 1 liter | $3.68 | $3.34 |
Fruits and vegetables
| Product | Great Britain | France |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.92 | $2.65 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $4.09 | $3.72 |
| Oranges, 1 kg | $3.55 | $3.23 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $4.6 | $4.18 |
| Cucumbers, 1 kg | $3.05 | $2.77 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.81 | $1.64 |
Bread and sweets
| Product | Great Britain | France |
| Bread, 0.5 kg | $1.08 | $0.98 |
| Chocolate, 100 g | $3.36 | $3.05 |
| Chocolate candy, 200 g | $3.4 | $3.08 |
| Cookies, 200 g | $1.68 | $1.53 |
Cafes and restaurants
| Item | Great Britain | France |
| Average restaurant bill | $46 | $41 |
| Fast food meal | $19 | $17 |
| Cup of espresso | $6.67 | $6.05 |
Questions about this comparison
What does the Great Britain vs France comparison show?
It compares Food prices for Great Britain and France, then links to detailed country or city pages where the same topic can be explored in more detail.
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No. BDEEX values are approximate estimates compiled from site data, public indicators and internal models, so they are best used for quick comparison and planning.