- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- China
- Belfast
- Aksu
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belfast, United Kingdom compared to Aksu, China
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Belfast (United Kingdom) is 32% more expensive than in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 (元73) | 元10 | + 633% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.25 (元45) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.48 (元30) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.81 (元7) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.14 (元18) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.16 (元19) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.40 (元38) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.99 (元17) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.84 (元7) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.08 (元9) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (元60) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.77 (元15) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.82 (元7) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Belfast (United Kingdom) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £864 (元7,449) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £678 (元5,846) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £90 (元775) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £559 (元4,822) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £419 (元3,612) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £98 (元842) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (元183) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £326 (元2,810) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £70 (元600) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (元60) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £8 (元72) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Belfast (United Kingdom) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £46 (元400) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £28 (元244) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £54 (元465) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £50 (元431) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Belfast (United Kingdom) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £14,500 (元125,070) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.23 (元11) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £50 (元431) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (元92) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Belfast (United Kingdom) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.60 (元22) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £5.00 (元43) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £74 (元642) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.77 (元24) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.68 (元15) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.63 (元31) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.81 (元16) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.41 (元12) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 (元83) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Belfast (United Kingdom) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £25 (元216) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £11 (元95) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £71 (元611) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £35 (元302) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (元64) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.24 (元19) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.50 (元30) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £445 (元3,838) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.06 (元0.52) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £26 (元220) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (元73) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 729 prices entered by 89 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
/
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Cost of living in Belfast (United Kingdom) is 32% more expensive than in Aksu (China)
For example, you would need at least 元29,010
(£3,363)
in Belfast
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元22,000
in Aksu.
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