Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to China
Currency:
Food | + 93% | |||
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Food in United Kingdom is 93% more expensive than in China | ||||
United Kingdom | China | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (123元) | 37元 | + 236% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (71元) | 39元 | + 83% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.26 (39元) | 13元 | + 204% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.20 (11元) | 14元 | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.63 (33元) | 15元 | + 121% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.28 (21元) | 10元 | + 112% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.34 (49元) | 55元 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.13 (19元) | 15元 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.89 (8元) | 7元 | + 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.97 (18元) | 6元 | + 178% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (92元) | 87元 | + 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.36 (22元) | 8元 | + 160% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.04 (10元) | 11元 | - 10% | |
Housing | + 107% | |||
Housing in United Kingdom is 107% more expensive than in China | ||||
United Kingdom | China | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,997 (18,299元) | 13,566元 | + 35% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,637 (14,998元) | 7,567元 | + 98% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £229 (2,102元) | 499元 | + 321% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,818 (16,657元) | 6,485元 | + 157% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,060 (9,707元) | 4,297元 | + 126% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £190 (1,738元) | 321元 | + 441% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (237元) | 94元 | + 152% | |
40” flat screen tv | £324 (2,970元) | 1,393元 | + 113% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £83 (761元) | 485元 | + 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (60元) | 40元 | + 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £16 (146元) | 46元 | + 217% | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in United Kingdom is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
United Kingdom | China | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £73 (669元) | 452元 | + 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (297元) | 258元 | + 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £81 (741元) | 612元 | + 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £83 (757元) | 779元 | - 3% | |
Transportation | + 126% | |||
Transportation in United Kingdom is 126% more expensive than in China | ||||
United Kingdom | China | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £25,126 (230,182元) | 166,194元 | + 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.44 (13元) | 8元 | + 57% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £85 (775元) | 252元 | + 208% | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in United Kingdom is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
United Kingdom | China | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.04 (46元) | 43元 | + 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (72元) | 40元 | + 78% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £74 (678元) | 212元 | + 219% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.77 (44元) | 46元 | - 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.97 (18元) | 49元 | - 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.78 (35元) | 41元 | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.39 (22元) | 12元 | + 88% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.77 (16元) | 15元 | + 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (129元) | 94元 | + 38% | |
Entertainment | + 96% | |||
Entertainment in United Kingdom is 96% more expensive than in China | ||||
United Kingdom | China | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (366元) | 251元 | + 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £19 (176元) | 107元 | + 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £124 (1,134元) | 895元 | + 27% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £69 (631元) | 293元 | + 115% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (98元) | 77元 | + 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.71 (34元) | 29元 | + 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.75 (53元) | 16元 | + 221% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £537 (4,916元) | 3,577元 | + 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.28 (2.57元) | 0.40元 | + 536% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (320元) | 356元 | - 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £14 (124元) | 25元 | + 400% | |
TOTAL | + 96% |
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 96% more expensive than in China
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