- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (元86) | 元48 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.53 (元48) | 元33 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.75 (元33) | 元16 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.83 (元7) | 元15 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.66 (元23) | 元16 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.02 (元18) | 元10 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.58 (元40) | 元73 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.87 (元16) | 元13 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 (元7) | 元8 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.72 (元15) | 元5.33 | + 182% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (元72) | 元108 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.79 (元16) | 元8 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.86 (元8) | 元11 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 85% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,845 (元16,108) | 元10,557 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,327 (元11,585) | 元5,704 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £169 (元1,474) | 元428 | + 244% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,130 (元9,868) | 元5,193 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £847 (元7,390) | 元3,564 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £132 (元1,150) | 元249 | + 361% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (元181) | 元103 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £326 (元2,849) | 元2,385 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £76 (元665) | 元702 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (元56) | 元45 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (元95) | 元35 | + 175% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 3% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £65 (元570) | 元526 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (元275) | 元291 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (元609) | 元665 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £76 (元667) | 元712 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 180% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 180% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,191 (元158,802) | 元159,234 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.18 (元10) | 元6 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £108 (元943) | 元160 | + 489% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.98 (元26) | 元26 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (元70) | 元44 | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £70 (元611) | 元351 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.85 (元25) | 元38 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.69 (元15) | 元39 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.31 (元29) | 元36 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.72 (元15) | 元9 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.63 (元14) | 元11 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (元115) | 元62 | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 40% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (元264) | 元171 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (元176) | 元103 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £113 (元987) | 元475 | + 108% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (元474) | 元397 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (元77) | 元68 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 (元26) | 元34 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.39 (元38) | 元34 | + 12% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | £406 (元3,542) | 元3,275 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 (元1.22) | 元0.38 | + 217% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £46 (元404) | 元415 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (元82) | 元20 | + 308% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 75% more expensive than in China
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