- 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 (元95) | 元53 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.62 (元51) | 元33 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.65 (元33) | 元15 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.87 (元8) | 元16 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.70 (元24) | 元16 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.94 (元18) | 元8 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.49 (元40) | 元62 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.98 (元18) | 元14 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.86 (元8) | 元7 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.81 (元16) | 元5.68 | + 186% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (元78) | 元113 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.81 (元16) | 元8 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.92 (元8) | 元13 | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in United Kingdom is 95% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,838 (元16,556) | 元9,961 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,197 (元10,780) | 元4,873 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £152 (元1,367) | 元445 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,126 (元10,142) | 元5,401 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £763 (元6,868) | 元3,467 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £154 (元1,391) | 元317 | + 338% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (元190) | 元84 | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £334 (元3,010) | 元2,420 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £84 (元758) | 元670 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (元57) | 元40 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (元99) | 元39 | + 156% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in United Kingdom is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £63 (元571) | 元528 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £32 (元290) | 元270 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £70 (元631) | 元621 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 (元639) | 元680 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 187% | |||
| Transportation in United Kingdom is 187% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,214 (元164,041) | 元141,253 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.23 (元11) | 元7 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £96 (元861) | 元146 | + 491% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in United Kingdom is 31% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.22 (元29) | 元26 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (元74) | 元40 | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £70 (元629) | 元263 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.40 (元31) | 元30 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.52 (元14) | 元38 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.24 (元29) | 元39 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 (元16) | 元9 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.52 (元14) | 元13 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (元114) | 元60 | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in United Kingdom is 42% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £31 (元275) | 元165 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (元188) | 元93 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £116 (元1,042) | 元826 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £56 (元503) | 元403 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (元83) | 元61 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.96 (元27) | 元34 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.35 (元39) | 元32 | + 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £401 (元3,609) | 元3,320 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (元1.37) | 元0.65 | + 111% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £43 (元391) | 元355 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (元92) | 元21 | + 347% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 21,876 prices entered by 3,230 different people.
Cost of living in United Kingdom is 81% more expensive than in China
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