- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- China
- Liverpool
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Liverpool, United Kingdom compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Liverpool (United Kingdom) is 51% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (元104) | 元43 | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.99 (元52) | 元26 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.25 (元19) | 元10 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.92 (元8) | 元18 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £1.76 (元15) | 元10 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.34 (元12) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £1.35 (元12) | 元83 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.38 (元12) | 元6 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.03 (元9) | 元5.66 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.18 (元10) | 元4.20 | + 143% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £6.00 (元52) | 元80 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.66 (元14) | 元8 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.06 (元9) | 元6 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in Liverpool (United Kingdom) is 109% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £870 (元7,525) | 元3,286 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £611 (元5,290) | 元2,010 | + 163% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £157 (元1,355) | 元483 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £600 (元5,189) | 元2,512 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £434 (元3,752) | 元1,454 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £78 (元677) | 元100 | + 577% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £19 (元163) | 元65 | + 149% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £304 (元2,629) | 元10,000 | - 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £88 (元758) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.62 (元49) | 元38 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (元85) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Liverpool (United Kingdom) is 5% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £44 (元378) | 元509 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £30 (元260) | 元100 | + 160% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £66 (元572) | 元680 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £54 (元467) | 元1,500 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Liverpool (United Kingdom) is 60% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £15,000 (元129,807) | 元175,811 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.14 (元10) | 元7 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £50 (元433) | 元147 | + 195% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £12 (元100) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Liverpool (United Kingdom) is 84% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.28 (元37) | 元15 | + 147% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (元70) | 元10 | + 598% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £33 (元283) | 元100 | + 183% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.15 (元27) | 元15 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.57 (元14) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.20 (元19) | 元28 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.70 (元15) | 元7 | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.33 (元12) | 元7 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (元75) | 元40 | + 88% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Liverpool (United Kingdom) is 18% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £22 (元190) | 元100 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £16 (元138) | 元112 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £72 (元620) | 元120 | + 417% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £40 (元346) | 元195 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (元64) | 元50 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.54 (元22) | 元38 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £2.80 (元24) | 元15 | + 57% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £116 (元1,007) | 元3,000 | - 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.16 (元1.38) | 元1.00 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £21 (元180) | 元168 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (元78) | 元40 | + 96% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 448 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Liverpool (United Kingdom) is 58% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元14,344
(£1,658)
in Liverpool
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,100
in Zhengzhou.
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