Cost of living in Gibraltar compared to China
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| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gibraltar is 50% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Gibraltar | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (104元) | 46元 | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £11 (97元) | 40元 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £5.17 (46元) | 16元 | + 189% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.42 (13元) | 18元 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.32 (21元) | 19元 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £0.52 (4.62元) | 11元 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £8 (71元) | 63元 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.02 (9元) | 15元 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.70 (15元) | 6元 | + 138% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.20 (11元) | 7元 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £16 (142元) | 118元 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.00 (18元) | 8元 | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.72 (6元) | 16元 | - 61% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in Gibraltar is 133% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Gibraltar | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £3,500 (31,103元) | 15,059元 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,263 (20,113元) | 9,006元 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £200 (1,777元) | 421元 | + 322% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £2,011 (17,868元) | 7,547元 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,395 (12,394元) | 4,347元 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £150 (1,333元) | 262元 | + 409% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £50 (444元) | 115元 | + 285% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £450 (3,999元) | 1,143元 | + 250% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 (711元) | 589元 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.50 (40元) | 39元 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 51元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Gibraltar is 59% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Gibraltar | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £234 (2,079元) | 529元 | + 293% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 248元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 626元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £22 (196元) | 828元 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Gibraltar is 50% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Gibraltar | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £28,000 (248,821元) | 161,247元 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.06 (9元) | 9元 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £40 (355元) | 204元 | + 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| 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) | - | 39元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 27元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £43 (379元) | 391元 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 53元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.54 (23元) | 33元 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £5.00 (44元) | 34元 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.25 (20元) | 13元 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.00 (18元) | 15元 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £9 (80元) | 74元 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Gibraltar is about the same as in China | ||||
| Gibraltar | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (267元) | 265元 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 110元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £14 (124元) | 1,294元 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £50 (444元) | 348元 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (71元) | 79元 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.00 (18元) | 29元 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £2.00 (18元) | 18元 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,321元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.20元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £60 (533元) | 410元 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £4.04 (36元) | 24元 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,403 prices entered by 170 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Gibraltar is 63% more expensive than in China
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