- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- China
- Belfast
- Aksu
- Comparison
Cost of living in Belfast, United Kingdom compared to Aksu, China
Currency:
Food | + 31% | |||
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Food in Belfast (United Kingdom) is 31% more expensive than in Aksu (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 (元76) | 元10 | + 659% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.25 (元47) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.59 (元32) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.73 (元6) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | £2.14 (元19) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.14 (元19) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.49 (元40) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.93 (元17) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.79 (元7) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.08 (元10) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (元63) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.77 (元16) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.69 (元6) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Belfast (United Kingdom) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £864 (元7,712) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £678 (元6,052) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £89 (元798) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £559 (元4,992) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £419 (元3,739) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £92 (元823) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (元189) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | £283 (元2,530) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £67 (元603) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (元57) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (元78) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Belfast (United Kingdom) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £46 (元414) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £28 (元253) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £54 (元481) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £50 (元446) | - | - | |
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129,477) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (元11) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £50 (元446) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (元94) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Belfast (United Kingdom) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.92 (元26) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £5.42 (元48) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £74 (元665) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.80 (元25) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.54 (元14) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.76 (元34) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.87 (元17) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.54 (元14) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 (元87) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Belfast (United Kingdom) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £27 (元245) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | £11 (元98) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £71 (元633) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £35 (元313) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (元59) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.24 (元20) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.50 (元31) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £445 (元3,973) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.06 (元0.54) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £26 (元228) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (元76) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 31% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Belfast (United Kingdom) is 31% more expensive than in Aksu (China)
For example, you would need at least 元31,557
(£3,534)
in Belfast
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元24,000
in Aksu.
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