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Cost of living in Gibraltar compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gibraltar is 87% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (89元) | 49元 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £8 (66元) | 34元 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £5.17 (45元) | 14元 | + 228% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.76 (15元) | 15元 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £5.67 (49元) | 15元 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.10 (18元) | 8元 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 (64元) | 60元 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.67 (14元) | 13元 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £2.70 (23元) | 6元 | + 275% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.20 (10元) | 5.60元 | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (59元) | 111元 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.66 (14元) | 7元 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £2.00 (17元) | 11元 | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 191% | |||
| Housing in Gibraltar is 191% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £2,600 (22,572元) | 8,991元 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,650 (14,325元) | 4,362元 | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £295 (2,561元) | 428元 | + 498% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,650 (14,325元) | 5,203元 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £1,000 (8,682元) | 3,294元 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £170 (1,476元) | 264元 | + 459% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £55 (473元) | 89元 | + 433% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £699 (6,069元) | 2,101元 | + 189% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £100 (868元) | 714元 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £11 (95元) | 48元 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £8 (72元) | 54元 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Gibraltar is about the same as in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £37 (318元) | 522元 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £43 (369元) | 279元 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £40 (347元) | 628元 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £40 (347元) | 658元 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Gibraltar is about the same as in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £14,000 (121,544元) | 141,996元 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £0.97 (8元) | 7元 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 151元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Gibraltar is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.00 (17元) | 29元 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £2.50 (22元) | 36元 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £50 (434元) | 281元 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 46元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 39元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.25 (20元) | 10元 | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 14元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 58元 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Gibraltar is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £23 (195元) | 164元 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (130元) | 88元 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £14 (122元) | 966元 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £45 (391元) | 393元 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 (82元) | 60元 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 (26元) | 34元 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.25 (28元) | 31元 | - 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £349 (3,030元) | 3,300元 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.08 (0.65元) | 0.81元 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £50 (437元) | 327元 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £2.98 (26元) | 21元 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,093 prices entered by 516 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2019.
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Cost of living in Gibraltar is 71% more expensive than in China
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