- Cost of Living
- China
- United Kingdom
- Kashgar
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kashgar, China compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kashgar (China) is 10% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元48 (£5.56) | £4.63 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元37 (£4.29) | £4.93 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | £3.67 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元7 (£0.81) | £0.81 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元8 (£0.93) | £2.67 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元22 (£2.55) | £1.31 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | £5.00 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元18 (£2.09) | £2.07 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元14 (£1.62) | £1.14 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.00 (£0.58) | £1.25 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | £6 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元10 (£1.16) | £2.25 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元6.00 (£0.70) | £1.00 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Kashgar (China) is 102% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元34,567 (£4,007) | £793 | + 405% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元28,965 (£3,357) | £1,510 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元276 (£32) | £159 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | £1,458 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | £397 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | £250 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元120 (£14) | £23 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元1,240 (£144) | £320 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | £85 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | £6.00 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £11 | - | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Kashgar (China) is 31% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元150 (£17) | £71 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | £28 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元200 (£23) | £46 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元280 (£32) | £72 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Kashgar (China) is 12% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元92,548 (£10,728) | £19,356 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元13 (£1.45) | £1.24 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | £32 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Kashgar (China) is 5% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | £50 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | £1.02 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | £1.60 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | £1.25 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元35 (£4.06) | £10 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Kashgar (China) is 26% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元30 (£3.48) | £26 | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元28 (£3.25) | £12 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元65 (£8) | £33 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | £56 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | £6 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | £3.25 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £3.87 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | £42 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元28 (£3.25) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 38 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kashgar (China) is 23% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £2,948
(元25,430)
in Kashgar
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£2,400
in Aberystwyth.
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