Cost of living in Nanjing, China vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Nanjing (China) is 36% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43元 (£4.82) | £10 | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31元 (£3.43) | £5.65 | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (£1.38) | £4.17 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (£1.52) | £0.73 | + 109% | |
12 eggs, large | 14元 (£1.51) | £2.75 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7元 (£0.79) | £1.92 | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 73元 (£8) | £5.41 | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (£1.80) | £1.89 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.55元 (£0.62) | £0.81 | - 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.58元 (£0.51) | £2.16 | - 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100元 (£11) | £7 | + 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (£0.83) | £1.92 | - 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (£1.16) | £0.74 | + 56% | |
Housing | - 59% | |||
Housing in Nanjing (China) is 59% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,374元 (£597) | £1,367 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,390元 (£377) | £832 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 339元 (£38) | £164 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,197元 (£466) | £1,029 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,782元 (£309) | £915 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 215元 (£24) | £156 | - 85% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 106元 (£12) | £19 | - 39% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,508元 (£279) | £340 | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 540元 (£60) | £71 | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35元 (£3.88) | £5.36 | - 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28元 (£3.16) | £10 | - 68% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Nanjing (China) is 15% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 452元 (£50) | £49 | + 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 335元 (£37) | £32 | + 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 671元 (£75) | £54 | + 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 618元 (£69) | £55 | + 26% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Nanjing (China) is 56% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 168,998元 (£18,776) | £22,837 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (£0.72) | £1.23 | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 140元 (£16) | £59 | - 74% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34元 (£3.79) | £13 | - 71% | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in Nanjing (China) is 14% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32元 (£3.52) | £2.90 | + 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40元 (£4.47) | £9 | - 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 203元 (£23) | £75 | - 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 38元 (£4.18) | £2.74 | + 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 43元 (£4.74) | £1.35 | + 251% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (£3.96) | £2.57 | + 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (£1.09) | £1.80 | - 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (£1.21) | £1.49 | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52元 (£5.74) | £11 | - 46% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Nanjing (China) is 27% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 154元 (£17) | £23 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 83元 (£9) | £22 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 926元 (£103) | £100 | + 3% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 366元 (£41) | £54 | - 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51元 (£5.63) | £8 | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (£3.77) | £2.65 | + 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 26元 (£2.92) | £3.79 | - 23% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,409元 (£379) | £295 | + 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.86元 (£0.10) | £0.20 | - 52% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 254元 (£28) | £35 | - 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27元 (£2.99) | £9 | - 68% | |
TOTAL | - 45% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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