Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 34% more expensive than in China | ||||
| United Kingdom | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (105元) | 45元 | + 134% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £5.74 (50元) | 36元 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.18 (28元) | 16元 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.88 (8元) | 15元 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.61 (23元) | 16元 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.94 (17元) | 9元 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.42 (30元) | 49元 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.86 (16元) | 13元 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.01 (9元) | 5.68元 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.91 (17元) | 6元 | + 169% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (68元) | 113元 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £1.86 (16元) | 8元 | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.14 (10元) | 13元 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| United Kingdom | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,667 (14,480元) | 12,793元 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,267 (11,007元) | 7,580元 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £141 (1,226元) | 330元 | + 271% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,038 (9,018元) | 6,692元 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £761 (6,607元) | 4,369元 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £101 (878元) | 431元 | + 104% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £28 (241元) | 101元 | + 137% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £316 (2,742元) | 1,837元 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 (691元) | 521元 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.79 (50元) | 29元 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (104元) | 47元 | + 120% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is about the same as in China | ||||
| United Kingdom | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £62 (541元) | 527元 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (275元) | 262元 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (612元) | 655元 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £70 (611元) | 794元 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 118% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 118% more expensive than in China | ||||
| United Kingdom | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,930 (181,829元) | 142,424元 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.30 (11元) | 7元 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £71 (618元) | 182元 | + 240% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| United Kingdom | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.18 (28元) | 29元 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (76元) | 34元 | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £87 (755元) | 639元 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.76 (24元) | 21元 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (13元) | 26元 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.45 (30元) | 29元 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.72 (15元) | 11元 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.45 (13元) | 10元 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £16 (138元) | 94元 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 29% more expensive than in China | ||||
| United Kingdom | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 (297元) | 266元 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (162元) | 105元 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £121 (1,048元) | 759元 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £57 (493元) | 377元 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £10 (84元) | 72元 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.00 (26元) | 31元 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.63 (40元) | 22元 | + 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £476 (4,138元) | 3,037元 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.09 (0.80元) | 0.24元 | + 234% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £34 (292元) | 418元 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £11 (99元) | 30元 | + 226% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2022.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 49% more expensive than in China
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