- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- China
- Liverpool
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Liverpool, United Kingdom compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liverpool (United Kingdom) is 80% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (元108) | 元32 | + 236% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.99 (元54) | 元26 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.25 (元20) | 元9 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.92 (元8) | 元14 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £1.76 (元16) | 元12 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.34 (元12) | 元7 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £1.35 (元12) | 元58 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.38 (元12) | 元7 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.03 (元9) | 元7 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.18 (元11) | 元5.01 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £6.00 (元54) | 元60 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.59 (元14) | 元7 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.06 (元10) | 元7 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Liverpool (United Kingdom) is 90% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £870 (元7,799) | 元3,567 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £611 (元5,483) | 元2,125 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £157 (元1,404) | 元833 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £600 (元5,377) | 元2,333 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £434 (元3,888) | 元1,533 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £78 (元702) | 元300 | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £19 (元169) | 元78 | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £329 (元2,947) | 元8,000 | - 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £99 (元889) | 元2,000 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.76 (元52) | 元44 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (元92) | 元50 | + 84% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Liverpool (United Kingdom) is 6% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £44 (元392) | 元467 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £30 (元269) | 元250 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £66 (元593) | 元553 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £54 (元484) | 元950 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Liverpool (United Kingdom) is 78% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £15,000 (元134,523) | 元155,000 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.14 (元10) | 元7 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £50 (元448) | 元138 | + 226% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (元113) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Liverpool (United Kingdom) is 83% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.10 (元37) | 元15 | + 145% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (元74) | 元10 | + 635% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £33 (元298) | 元100 | + 198% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.14 (元28) | 元15 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.39 (元12) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.62 (元24) | 元28 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.65 (元15) | 元7 | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.53 (元14) | 元7 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 (元90) | 元40 | + 125% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Liverpool (United Kingdom) is 45% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £21 (元184) | 元100 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £16 (元143) | 元112 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £75 (元675) | 元120 | + 462% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £40 (元359) | 元195 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (元71) | 元50 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.54 (元23) | 元38 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £2.80 (元25) | 元15 | + 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £383 (元3,430) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.16 (元1.43) | 元1.00 | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £21 (元187) | 元168 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (元81) | 元40 | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 547 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liverpool (United Kingdom) is 69% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元18,557
(£2,069)
in Liverpool
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhengzhou.
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