Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Kingdom is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| United Kingdom | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (107元) | 56元 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (50元) | 41元 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.53 (29元) | 14元 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.94 (8元) | 17元 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.98 (24元) | 20元 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.09 (17元) | 10元 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.33 (35元) | 57元 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.06 (17元) | 16元 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.79 (6元) | 7元 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.75 (14元) | 6.00元 | + 138% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (69元) | 129元 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.05 (17元) | 11元 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (8元) | 13元 | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 44% more expensive than in China | ||||
| United Kingdom | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,077 (16,962元) | 13,117元 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,516 (12,378元) | 7,964元 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £195 (1,593元) | 401元 | + 297% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,220 (9,961元) | 8,919元 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,039 (8,488元) | 4,611元 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £126 (1,029元) | 242元 | + 326% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £25 (201元) | 117元 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £278 (2,270元) | 1,521元 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (693元) | 661元 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (49元) | 56元 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (108元) | 54元 | + 100% | |
| 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) | £66 (540元) | 491元 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (258元) | 261元 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £74 (607元) | 609元 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £72 (589元) | 662元 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 150% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 150% more expensive than in China | ||||
| United Kingdom | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £23,492 (191,867元) | 150,872元 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.70 (14元) | 9元 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £97 (793元) | 197元 | + 304% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| United Kingdom | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.65 (30元) | 29元 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 (80元) | 23元 | + 253% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £81 (664元) | 371元 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.65 (22元) | 37元 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.71 (14元) | 23元 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.56 (29元) | 33元 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.10 (17元) | 14元 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.56 (13元) | 13元 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (120元) | 63元 | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| United Kingdom | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £34 (280元) | 267元 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (173元) | 114元 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £115 (936元) | 1,234元 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £61 (495元) | 473元 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (76元) | 81元 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.23 (26元) | 35元 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.15 (42元) | 31元 | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £473 (3,863元) | 3,289元 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 (1.06元) | 0.24元 | + 334% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £38 (309元) | 449元 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (103元) | 29元 | + 255% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 55% more expensive than in China
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