Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to China
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Food | + 47% | |||
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Food in United Kingdom is 47% more expensive than in China | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (101元) | 51元 | + 100% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.88 (52元) | 35元 | + 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.31 (29元) | 15元 | + 89% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.86 (8元) | 14元 | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.47 (22元) | 13元 | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.08 (18元) | 8元 | + 127% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.09 (36元) | 56元 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.92 (17元) | 12元 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.90 (8元) | 6元 | + 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.71 (15元) | 6元 | + 151% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (72元) | 94元 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.95 (17元) | 9元 | + 97% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.97 (9元) | 10元 | - 15% | |
Housing | + 129% | |||
Housing in United Kingdom is 129% more expensive than in China | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,994 (17,632元) | 6,972元 | + 153% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,273 (11,253元) | 4,585元 | + 145% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £147 (1,297元) | 451元 | + 188% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,285 (11,366元) | 6,526元 | + 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,078 (9,530元) | 3,402元 | + 180% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £97 (861元) | 300元 | + 187% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (195元) | 78元 | + 149% | |
40” flat screen tv | £322 (2,844元) | 1,937元 | + 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £73 (649元) | 630元 | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (55元) | 44元 | + 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (106元) | 47元 | + 124% | |
Clothes | + 40% | |||
Clothes in United Kingdom is 40% more expensive than in China | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £70 (620元) | 388元 | + 60% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £33 (288元) | 221元 | + 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £75 (661元) | 504元 | + 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £78 (688元) | 483元 | + 42% | |
Transportation | + 169% | |||
Transportation in United Kingdom is 169% more expensive than in China | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,113 (177,852元) | 142,791元 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.20 (11元) | 6元 | + 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £98 (868元) | 190元 | + 357% | |
Personal Care | + 21% | |||
Personal Care in United Kingdom is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.19 (28元) | 29元 | - 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (77元) | 37元 | + 111% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £81 (717元) | 372元 | + 93% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.41 (30元) | 28元 | + 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.58 (14元) | 38元 | - 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.36 (30元) | 35元 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.83 (16元) | 9元 | + 80% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.46 (13元) | 10元 | + 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (120元) | 67元 | + 79% | |
Entertainment | + 45% | |||
Entertainment in United Kingdom is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £30 (265元) | 183元 | + 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £20 (176元) | 91元 | + 92% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £133 (1,180元) | 804元 | + 47% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £58 (511元) | 411元 | + 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (77元) | 68元 | + 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.14 (28元) | 33元 | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.70 (42元) | 32元 | + 28% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £429 (3,794元) | 3,170元 | + 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 (1.25元) | 0.55元 | + 128% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £38 (333元) | 298元 | + 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (101元) | 22元 | + 359% | |
TOTAL | + 94% |
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,399 prices entered by 1,116 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 94% more expensive than in China
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