Q: Is France a cheaper place to live than the UK? A: Average living costs are 24 per cent cheaper in France than in the UK (Livingcost.org). Of course, where you choose to live will impact how much money you spend.
As you can see the French petrol price is much higher. Other fuels, such as diesel and LPG, are marginally cheaper in the UK. Please note that EURGBP exchange rate can flip things around. For example, LPG was cheaper in France during winter 2023.
According to the data from the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE), the average gross salary in France in 2023 was approximately 39,800 euros. This is one of the highest figures among EU countries.