- Cost of Living
- Gibraltar
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gibraltar compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gibraltar is 74% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (88元) | 53元 | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £8 (66元) | 34元 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £5.17 (44元) | 15元 | + 197% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.76 (15元) | 15元 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £5.67 (49元) | 16元 | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.10 (18元) | 8元 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 (64元) | 59元 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.67 (14元) | 13元 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £2.70 (23元) | 7元 | + 253% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.20 (10元) | 5.79元 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (58元) | 113元 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.66 (14元) | 8元 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £2.00 (17元) | 12元 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 175% | |||
| Housing in Gibraltar is 175% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £2,600 (22,364元) | 9,794元 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,650 (14,193元) | 4,472元 | + 217% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £295 (2,538元) | 440元 | + 477% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,650 (14,193元) | 5,656元 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £1,000 (8,602元) | 3,586元 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £170 (1,462元) | 322元 | + 354% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £55 (469元) | 84元 | + 458% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £699 (6,013元) | 2,213元 | + 172% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £100 (860元) | 663元 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £11 (95元) | 39元 | + 143% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £8 (71元) | 39元 | + 83% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Gibraltar is 3% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £37 (315元) | 560元 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £43 (366元) | 268元 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £40 (344元) | 606元 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £40 (344元) | 676元 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Gibraltar is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £14,000 (120,424元) | 143,546元 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.09 (9元) | 7元 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £31 (270元) | 151元 | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Gibraltar is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.00 (17元) | 27元 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £2.50 (22元) | 33元 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £50 (430元) | 364元 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 27元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 37元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.25 (19元) | 10元 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 14元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 61元 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Gibraltar is 1% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £23 (194元) | 155元 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (129元) | 87元 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £14 (120元) | 771元 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £45 (387元) | 374元 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 (82元) | 59元 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 (26元) | 33元 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.25 (28元) | 34元 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £349 (3,002元) | 3,300元 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.08 (0.65元) | 1.00元 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £50 (433元) | 302元 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £2.98 (26元) | 20元 | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,408 prices entered by 553 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gibraltar is 72% more expensive than in China
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