- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 34% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (元93) | 元54 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.62 (元49) | 元33 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.68 (元32) | 元16 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (元8) | 元16 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.68 (元24) | 元16 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.94 (元17) | 元8 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.50 (元40) | 元62 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.99 (元17) | 元14 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 (元7) | 元7 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.78 (元16) | 元5.50 | + 184% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (元75) | 元112 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.80 (元16) | 元8 | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.89 (元8) | 元12 | - 35% | |
| 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 | £1,804 (元15,846) | 元10,102 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,205 (元10,581) | 元5,079 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £154 (元1,355) | 元457 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,091 (元9,585) | 元5,436 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £751 (元6,595) | 元3,588 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £147 (元1,291) | 元324 | + 299% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (元184) | 元87 | + 111% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £333 (元2,929) | 元2,340 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £83 (元732) | 元651 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (元57) | 元38 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (元96) | 元36 | + 167% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £65 (元567) | 元542 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (元280) | 元258 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (元607) | 元614 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £74 (元646) | 元633 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 181% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 181% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,310 (元160,822) | 元143,352 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 (元11) | 元7 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £98 (元864) | 元150 | + 477% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.24 (元28) | 元25 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (元72) | 元41 | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £69 (元603) | 元238 | + 153% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.29 (元29) | 元31 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.59 (元14) | 元44 | - 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.20 (元28) | 元37 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.74 (元15) | 元9 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.50 (元13) | 元12 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (元113) | 元60 | + 88% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (元265) | 元172 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (元182) | 元94 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £121 (元1,061) | 元818 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £55 (元484) | 元407 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (元81) | 元62 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.95 (元26) | 元34 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.36 (元38) | 元34 | + 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £408 (元3,581) | 元3,318 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 (元1.26) | 元0.72 | + 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £45 (元395) | 元427 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (元88) | 元20 | + 339% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 21,322 prices entered by 3,268 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 74% more expensive than in China
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