Cost of living in Gibraltar compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gibraltar is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Gibraltar | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (110元) | 43元 | + 154% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £17 (144元) | 37元 | + 289% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £5.17 (43元) | 17元 | + 152% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.88 (7元) | 14元 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.40 (20元) | 16元 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £0.52 (4.29元) | 9元 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £9 (71元) | 48元 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.02 (8元) | 13元 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.70 (14元) | 6元 | + 131% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.20 (10元) | 7元 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (56元) | 97元 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.66 (14元) | 9元 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.72 (5.98元) | 13元 | - 55% | |
| Housing | + 269% | |||
| Housing in Gibraltar is 269% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Gibraltar | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £5,020 (41,394元) | 13,898元 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £3,980 (32,818元) | 8,379元 | + 292% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £153 (1,265元) | 462元 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £4,010 (33,066元) | 6,525元 | + 407% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £3,850 (31,746元) | 4,376元 | + 625% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £306 (2,523元) | 516元 | + 389% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 140元 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 1,829元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £33 (272元) | 546元 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £33 (272元) | 50元 | + 446% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 66元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Gibraltar is 62% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Gibraltar | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £234 (1,930元) | 511元 | + 278% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 288元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 654元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £22 (181元) | 844元 | - 79% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Gibraltar is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Gibraltar | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £14,000 (115,441元) | 148,501元 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.01 (8元) | 8元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £40 (330元) | 206元 | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Gibraltar is about the same as in China | ||||
| Gibraltar | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 28元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 27元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £40 (330元) | 386元 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 30元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.54 (21元) | 19元 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £5.00 (41元) | 44元 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.25 (19元) | 21元 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.00 (16元) | 16元 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (124元) | 82元 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Gibraltar is about the same as in China | ||||
| Gibraltar | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (247元) | 260元 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (124元) | 122元 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £14 (115元) | 417元 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £45 (371元) | 319元 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (66元) | 90元 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.00 (16元) | 31元 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.00 (25元) | 19元 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 2,968元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.04 (0.34元) | 0.24元 | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £50 (412元) | 410元 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £3.14 (26元) | 38元 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 112% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,218 prices entered by 153 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gibraltar is 112% more expensive than in China
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