Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 230% more expensive than in Wuhan (China)
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| Food | + 84% | |||
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| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 84% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| London | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (117元) | 26元 | + 358% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (56元) | 32元 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.37 (28元) | 12元 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.95 (8元) | 14元 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.57 (30元) | 13元 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.08 (18元) | 12元 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.23 (36元) | 39元 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.92 (16元) | 13元 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 (7元) | 7元 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.86 (16元) | 5.28元 | + 198% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (73元) | 100元 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.08 (18元) | 7元 | + 162% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.98 (8元) | 8元 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 401% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 401% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| London | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,981 (25,216元) | 4,224元 | + 497% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,986 (16,799元) | 2,624元 | + 540% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £210 (1,777元) | 263元 | + 575% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,775 (15,010元) | 2,631元 | + 471% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,324 (11,194元) | 1,436元 | + 679% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £145 (1,223元) | 268元 | + 356% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (223元) | 97元 | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £282 (2,383元) | 2,514元 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £74 (629元) | 930元 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (58元) | 27元 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 (119元) | 26元 | + 363% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| London | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £66 (555元) | 488元 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £36 (304元) | 332元 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £80 (681元) | 630元 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £91 (771元) | 567元 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 456% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 456% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £22,979 (194,360元) | 117,537元 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.68 (14元) | 7元 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £153 (1,295元) | 115元 | + 1022% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £20 (165元) | 27元 | + 514% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 77% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.07 (34元) | 19元 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 (88元) | 25元 | + 250% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £109 (926元) | 200元 | + 363% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.82 (24元) | 25元 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.59 (13元) | 32元 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.42 (37元) | 40元 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.13 (18元) | 10元 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.72 (15元) | 10元 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £19 (165元) | 29元 | + 459% | |
| Entertainment | + 121% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 121% more expensive than in Wuhan (China) | ||||
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| London | Wuhan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £43 (362元) | 86元 | + 321% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £25 (214元) | 66元 | + 224% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £195 (1,645元) | 652元 | + 153% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £74 (627元) | 180元 | + 249% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 (105元) | 41元 | + 157% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.53 (30元) | 33元 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.98 (51元) | 22元 | + 131% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £632 (5,348元) | 4,238元 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (0.93元) | 0.25元 | + 272% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £52 (442元) | 363元 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £14 (115元) | 20元 | + 478% | |
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TOTAL | + 230% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,321 prices entered by 260 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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