- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 36% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (96元) | 53元 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.59 (50元) | 33元 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.61 (32元) | 15元 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (8元) | 16元 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.68 (24元) | 16元 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.92 (17元) | 8元 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.52 (41元) | 63元 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.97 (18元) | 13元 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.85 (8元) | 7元 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.76 (16元) | 5.65元 | + 180% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (77元) | 114元 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.82 (16元) | 8元 | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (8元) | 12元 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 97% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,858 (16,682元) | 9,680元 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,198 (10,755元) | 4,478元 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £157 (1,411元) | 425元 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,145 (10,279元) | 5,710元 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £783 (7,034元) | 3,523元 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £145 (1,305元) | 304元 | + 329% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (193元) | 88元 | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £338 (3,031元) | 2,242元 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (766元) | 678元 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (57元) | 40元 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (98元) | 39元 | + 152% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 3% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 (567元) | 554元 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (290元) | 280元 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (630元) | 614元 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 (650元) | 672元 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 172% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 172% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,349 (164,775元) | 145,666元 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.24 (11元) | 7元 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £94 (842元) | 154元 | + 447% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.33 (30元) | 26元 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (73元) | 32元 | + 128% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £74 (666元) | 425元 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.48 (31元) | 30元 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.53 (14元) | 37元 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.22 (29元) | 38元 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.80 (16元) | 10元 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.54 (14元) | 14元 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (113元) | 59元 | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 44% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (277元) | 159元 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (188元) | 86元 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £115 (1,031元) | 723元 | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £54 (487元) | 375元 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (81元) | 60元 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.96 (27元) | 34元 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.36 (39元) | 34元 | + 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £401 (3,604元) | 3,310元 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (1.32元) | 0.98元 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (386元) | 300元 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (92元) | 20元 | + 354% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 21,091 prices entered by 3,099 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 79% more expensive than in China
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