Cost of living in Gibraltar compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gibraltar is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (88元) | 42元 | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6.00 (53元) | 34元 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £5.17 (46元) | 15元 | + 194% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.76 (16元) | 15元 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.00 (26元) | 13元 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.10 (19元) | 8元 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £7 (65元) | 53元 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.67 (15元) | 14元 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £2.70 (24元) | 5.82元 | + 309% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.20 (11元) | 5.36元 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (60元) | 103元 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.66 (15元) | 8元 | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.72 (6元) | 15元 | - 56% | |
| Housing | + 184% | |||
| Housing in Gibraltar is 184% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,500 (22,041元) | 8,839元 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,000 (17,633元) | 4,621元 | + 282% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £295 (2,601元) | 386元 | + 575% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,200 (10,580元) | 5,293元 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,000 (8,816元) | 3,034元 | + 191% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £170 (1,499元) | 280元 | + 435% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £40 (353元) | 87元 | + 305% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £699 (6,163元) | 2,283元 | + 170% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £100 (882元) | 525元 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £11 (97元) | 38元 | + 152% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (88元) | 50元 | + 77% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Gibraltar is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £40 (353元) | 447元 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £43 (375元) | 235元 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £40 (353元) | 608元 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £40 (353元) | 568元 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Gibraltar is 4% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £14,000 (123,429元) | 129,883元 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.01 (9元) | 7元 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 151元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Gibraltar is about the same as in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.00 (18元) | 32元 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £2.50 (22元) | 34元 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £50 (441元) | 357元 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 40元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.50 (22元) | 50元 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £5.00 (44元) | 33元 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.25 (20元) | 8元 | + 145% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.00 (18元) | 11元 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (132元) | 74元 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Gibraltar is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (264元) | 179元 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (132元) | 96元 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £14 (123元) | 1,203元 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £45 (397元) | 359元 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (71元) | 67元 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.00 (18元) | 32元 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.00 (26元) | 28元 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £246 (2,169元) | 3,283元 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.08 (0.66元) | 0.28元 | + 137% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £50 (441元) | 312元 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £2.76 (24元) | 20元 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,483 prices entered by 300 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Gibraltar is 63% more expensive than in China
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