Cost of living in Gibraltar compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gibraltar is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (89元) | 56元 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6.00 (53元) | 37元 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £5.17 (46元) | 16元 | + 180% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.76 (16元) | 13元 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.00 (27元) | 14元 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.10 (19元) | 8元 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 (66元) | 56元 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.67 (15元) | 13元 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £2.70 (24元) | 7元 | + 242% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.20 (11元) | 6元 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (60元) | 119元 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.66 (15元) | 9元 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.72 (6元) | 10元 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 463% | |||
| Housing in Gibraltar is 463% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £5,020 (44,438元) | 7,672元 | + 479% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £3,980 (35,232元) | 4,517元 | + 680% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £240 (2,125元) | 412元 | + 416% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £4,010 (35,497元) | 7,031元 | + 405% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £3,850 (34,081元) | 4,064元 | + 739% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £221 (1,953元) | 279元 | + 601% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £40 (354元) | 88元 | + 303% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 2,091元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £100 (885元) | 619元 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £11 (97元) | 43元 | + 124% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 (125元) | 41元 | + 201% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Gibraltar is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £40 (354元) | 415元 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £43 (376元) | 211元 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £40 (354元) | 590元 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £40 (354元) | 663元 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Gibraltar is 37% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £14,000 (123,930元) | 159,594元 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.00 (9元) | 6元 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £40 (354元) | 176元 | + 102% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Gibraltar is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 30元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 36元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 440元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 35元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.54 (22元) | 38元 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £5.00 (44元) | 36元 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.25 (20元) | 10元 | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.00 (18元) | 11元 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (133元) | 80元 | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Gibraltar is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (266元) | 206元 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (133元) | 97元 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £14 (124元) | 743元 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £45 (398元) | 429元 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (71元) | 67元 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.00 (18元) | 35元 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.00 (27元) | 32元 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £246 (2,178元) | 3,535元 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.04 (0.37元) | 0.68元 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £50 (443元) | 481元 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £3.30 (29元) | 23元 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 153% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,966 prices entered by 229 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Gibraltar is 153% more expensive than in China
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