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 | £11 (102元) | 46元 | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.79 (53元) | 34元 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.31 (30元) | 16元 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (8元) | 15元 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.32 (21元) | 14元 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.93 (17元) | 8元 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.85 (35元) | 61元 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.82 (17元) | 15元 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.97 (9元) | 5.88元 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.76 (16元) | 5.16元 | + 210% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (70元) | 109元 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.92 (17元) | 8元 | + 123% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.96 (9元) | 14元 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 102% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,789 (16,221元) | 9,251元 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,336 (12,115元) | 4,909元 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £132 (1,195元) | 422元 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,035 (9,383元) | 5,387元 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £868 (7,875元) | 2,964元 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £109 (988元) | 276元 | + 258% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £23 (207元) | 98元 | + 111% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £315 (2,858元) | 2,471元 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (773元) | 563元 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (59元) | 40元 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (105元) | 46元 | + 127% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £68 (613元) | 468元 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £30 (273元) | 255元 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £69 (621元) | 654元 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 (644元) | 642元 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 167% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 167% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,092 (182,216元) | 133,798元 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.27 (11元) | 7元 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £81 (730元) | 147元 | + 399% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 4% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.67 (33元) | 38元 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (78元) | 43元 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £83 (754元) | 347元 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.03 (27元) | 62元 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.41 (13元) | 47元 | - 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.37 (31元) | 31元 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.72 (16元) | 9元 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.43 (13元) | 12元 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (111元) | 71元 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 34% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (266元) | 179元 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (178元) | 99元 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £107 (973元) | 1,063元 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (486元) | 395元 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (80元) | 68元 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.94 (27元) | 33元 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.37 (40元) | 31元 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £387 (3,509元) | 3,258元 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (1.01元) | 0.38元 | + 163% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £33 (301元) | 340元 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (101元) | 22元 | + 365% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,052 prices entered by 1,697 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 75% more expensive than in China
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