- Cost of Living
- China
- United Kingdom
- Shenzhen
- Leeds
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Shenzhen (China) and Leeds (United Kingdom)
| Food | 29% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shenzhen (China) is 29% cheaper than in Leeds (United Kingdom) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元45 (£4.79) | £8.57 | 44% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元27 (£2.83) | £4.57 | 38% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 元18.50 (£1.97) | £3.44 | 43% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元15.22 (£1.62) | £1.05 | 54% |
| 12 eggs, large | 元12.67 (£1.35) | £2.80 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8.67 (£0.92) | £2.53 | 63% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元41 (£4.36) | £3.36 | 30% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元18.67 (£1.99) | £1.60 | 24% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 元13.33 (£1.42) | £1.42 | 0% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元6.14 (£0.65) | £0.97 | 32% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元149 (£15.90) | £7.44 | 114% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9.83 (£1.05) | £1.82 | 42% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7.67 (£0.82) | £0.80 | 2% |
| Housing | 13% | ||
| Housing in Shenzhen (China) is 13% more expensive than in Leeds (United Kingdom) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元8,857 (£943) | £686 | 37% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元557 (£59) | £126 | 53% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元183 (£19.46) | £17.00 | 14% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元4,283 (£456) | £436 | 5% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 元808 (£86) | £100 | 14% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元37 (£3.90) | £7 | 44% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元22 (£2.36) | £7.75 | 70% |
| Clothes | 17% | ||
| Clothes in Shenzhen (China) is 17% more expensive than in Leeds (United Kingdom) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元740 (£79) | £48 | 65% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元289 (£31) | £31 | 0% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元500 (£53) | £56 | 6% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元571 (£61) | £46 | 33% |
| Transportation | 47% | ||
| Transportation in Shenzhen (China) is 47% cheaper than in Leeds (United Kingdom) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元285,150 (£30,347) | £18,647 | 63% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7.69 (£0.82) | £1.34 | 39% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元104 (£11.04) | £69 | 84% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 元36 (£3.85) | £9.85 | 61% |
| Personal Care | 2% | ||
| Personal Care in Shenzhen (China) is 2% cheaper than in Leeds (United Kingdom) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 元45 (£4.79) | £6.29 | 24% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元15 (£1.60) | £3.42 | 53% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元33 (£3.55) | £1.65 | 116% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元40 (£4.26) | £2.83 | 50% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元11.33 (£1.21) | £1.73 | 30% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元12.33 (£1.31) | £1.87 | 30% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元79 (£8.43) | £12.13 | 31% |
| Entertainment | 9% | ||
| Entertainment in Shenzhen (China) is 9% more expensive than in Leeds (United Kingdom) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元184 (£19.61) | £21 | 7% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元170 (£18.09) | £13.86 | 31% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元548 (£58) | £43 | 37% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 元493 (£52) | £48 | 9% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元49 (£5.25) | £6.14 | 15% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (£3.14) | £2.77 | 13% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元31 (£3.31) | £2.75 | 21% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元2,124 (£226) | £113 | 100% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.48 (£0.05) | £0.24 | 79% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 元756 (£80) | £45 | 78% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 元17.14 (£1.82) | £6.31 | 71% |
| TOTAL | 17% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,017 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£2,500
in Leeds
you would need to make just about £2,078
(元19,529)
in Shenzhen.