- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 37% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (92元) | 50元 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.65 (49元) | 34元 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.80 (33元) | 15元 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (8元) | 15元 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.65 (23元) | 16元 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.97 (17元) | 8元 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.71 (41元) | 57元 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.00 (17元) | 13元 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.82 (7元) | 6元 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.79 (16元) | 5.62元 | + 178% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (76元) | 115元 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.85 (16元) | 7元 | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.94 (8元) | 12元 | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 108% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,946 (17,000元) | 9,312元 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,241 (10,844元) | 4,326元 | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £160 (1,393元) | 438元 | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,261 (11,018元) | 5,527元 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £852 (7,445元) | 3,447元 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £121 (1,057元) | 302元 | + 250% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (194元) | 83元 | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £341 (2,978元) | 2,087元 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £86 (753元) | 714元 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (58元) | 36元 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (96元) | 38元 | + 149% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £66 (580元) | 556元 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (283元) | 260元 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £73 (634元) | 624元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £76 (663元) | 694元 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 177% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 177% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,846 (164,618元) | 143,509元 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (11元) | 7元 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £98 (855元) | 156元 | + 448% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.40 (30元) | 26元 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (74元) | 31元 | + 141% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £77 (670元) | 493元 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.56 (31元) | 29元 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.55 (14元) | 36元 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.25 (28元) | 36元 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.81 (16元) | 9元 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.53 (13元) | 13元 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (110元) | 57元 | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 43% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (274元) | 149元 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (185元) | 86元 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £106 (930元) | 777元 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (500元) | 375元 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (79元) | 58元 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.03 (26元) | 34元 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.49 (39元) | 33元 | + 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £400 (3,495元) | 3,255元 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.16 (1.41元) | 1.03元 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £44 (388元) | 309元 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £11 (92元) | 20元 | + 358% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
8.735
CNY
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GBP
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,781 prices entered by 2,890 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 83% more expensive than in China
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