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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom vs. China

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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United Kingdom vs. China - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.5 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in China.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 10.12 PLN (2.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.31 PLN (2.14 USD) in China. The price of this product is 17.9% lower in China.

10.12 PLN
8.31 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.36 PLN (1.64 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.69 PLN (1.47 USD) in China. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in China.

6.36 PLN
5.69 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 52.27 PLN (13.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 48.13 PLN (12.42 USD) in China. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in China.

52.27 PLN
48.13 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 45.1 PLN (11.64 USD) in the United Kingdom and 53.11 PLN (13.7 USD) in China. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

45.10 PLN
53.11 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 34.03 PLN (8.78 USD) in the United Kingdom and 17.81 PLN (4.6 USD) in China. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in China.

34.03 PLN
17.81 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 65.9 PLN (17 USD) in the United Kingdom and 13.28 PLN (3.43 USD) in China. The price of this product is 79.8% lower in China.

65.90 PLN
13.28 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 10.02 PLN (2.59 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.38 PLN (0.87 USD) in China. The price of this product is 66.3% lower in China.

10.02 PLN
3.38 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 13.03 PLN (3.36 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 8.3 PLN (2.14 USD) in China. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in China.

13.03 PLN
8.30 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 11.93 PLN (3.08 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.34 PLN (1.89 USD) in China. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in China.

11.93 PLN
7.34 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 114.77 PLN (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 47.91 PLN (12.36 USD) in China. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in China.

114.77 PLN
47.91 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 4.36 PLN (1.12 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.21 PLN (0.83 USD) in China. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in China.

4.36 PLN
3.21 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 5.81 PLN (1.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.52 PLN (2.46 USD) in China. The price of this product is 39% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.81 PLN
9.52 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 31.47 PLN (8.12 USD) in the United Kingdom and 63.78 PLN (16.45 USD) in China. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

31.47 PLN
63.78 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.81 PLN (1.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.4 PLN (2.68 USD) in China. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.81 PLN
10.40 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 5.51 PLN (1.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.99 PLN (1.03 USD) in China. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in China.

5.51 PLN
3.99 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 9.97 PLN (2.57 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.58 PLN (1.96 USD) in China. The price of this product is 24% lower in China.

9.97 PLN
7.58 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.56 PLN (1.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.2 PLN (0.82 USD) in China. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in China.

5.56 PLN
3.20 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 9.07 PLN (2.34 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.55 PLN (1.17 USD) in China. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in China.

9.07 PLN
4.55 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 74.54 PLN (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 29.07 PLN (7.5 USD) in China. The price of this product is 61% lower in China.

74.54 PLN
29.07 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 12.13 PLN (3.13 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.46 PLN (1.41 USD) in China. The price of this product is 55% lower in China.

12.13 PLN
5.46 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.76 PLN (1.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.37 PLN (0.61 USD) in China. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in China.

5.76 PLN
2.37 PLN

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. China - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.33 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in China.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 17.19 PLN (4.43 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14.69 PLN (3.79 USD) in China. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in China.

17.19 PLN
14.69 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 9.02 PLN (2.33 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2 PLN (0.52 USD) in China. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in China.

9.02 PLN
2.00 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 30.07 PLN (7.76 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.31 PLN (1.37 USD) in China. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in China.

30.07 PLN
5.31 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 25.06 PLN (6.46 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15.93 PLN (4.11 USD) in China. The price of this product is 36.4% lower in China.

25.06 PLN
15.93 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 35.08 PLN (9.05 USD) in the United Kingdom and 21.25 PLN (5.48 USD) in China. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in China.

35.08 PLN
21.25 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 350.78 PLN (90.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 154.03 PLN (39.74 USD) in China. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in China.

350.78 PLN
154.03 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 75.17 PLN (19.39 USD) in the United Kingdom and 21.25 PLN (5.48 USD) in China. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in China.

75.17 PLN
21.25 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 6.92 PLN (1.78 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.22 PLN (0.32 USD) in China. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in China.

6.92 PLN
1.22 PLN

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. China - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.67 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in China.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 7.02 PLN (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.88 PLN (1 USD) in China. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in China.

7.02 PLN
3.88 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.78 PLN (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.37 PLN (1.13 USD) in China. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in China.

6.78 PLN
4.37 PLN

LPG 1L

5.46 PLN
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Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. China - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.51 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in China.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 789.26 PLN (203.62 USD) in the United Kingdom and 106.23 PLN (27.41 USD) in China. The price of this product is 86.5% lower in China.

789.26 PLN
106.23 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 13.03 PLN (3.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.12 PLN (0.55 USD) in China. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in China.

13.03 PLN
2.12 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 144.32 PLN (37.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 31.87 PLN (8.22 USD) in China. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in China.

144.32 PLN
31.87 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 8.52 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.59 PLN (0.41 USD) in China. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in China.

8.52 PLN
1.59 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 20.04 PLN (5.17 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.97 PLN (2.06 USD) in China. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in China.

20.04 PLN
7.97 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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United Kingdom vs. China - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 60.13 PLN (15.51 USD) in the United Kingdom and 31.87 PLN (8.22 USD) in China. The price of this product is 47% lower in China.

60.13 PLN
31.87 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 212.92 PLN (54.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 239.08 PLN (61.68 USD) in China. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

212.92 PLN
239.08 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 58.18 PLN (15.01 USD) in the United Kingdom and 61.84 PLN (15.95 USD) in China. The price of this product is 5.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

58.18 PLN
61.84 PLN

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. China - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.07 times more for renting an apartment in the United Kingdom than in China.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 10242 PLN (2642.3 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4120 PLN (1062.98 USD) in China. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in China.

10 242 PLN
4 120 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 7259 PLN (1872.67 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2123 PLN (547.75 USD) in China. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in China.

7 259 PLN
2 123 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 18253 PLN (4709.21 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11198 PLN (2888.99 USD) in China. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in China.

18 253 PLN
11 198 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 12314 PLN (3176.99 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5759 PLN (1485.9 USD) in China. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in China.

12 314 PLN
5 759 PLN

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. China - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.05 times less for buying an apartment in the United Kingdom than in China.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 60260 PLN (15546.7 USD) in the United Kingdom and 65980 PLN (17022.39 USD) in China. The price of this product is 8.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

60 260 PLN
65 980 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 36786 PLN (9490.57 USD) in the United Kingdom and 36063 PLN (9303.86 USD) in China. The price of this product is 2% lower in China.

36 786 PLN
36 063 PLN

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. China - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 2.76 times higher than in China.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 15198 PLN (3920.86 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5501 PLN (1419.18 USD) in China. The average salary is 63.8% lower in China.

15 198 PLN
5 501 PLN

Hotels

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United Kingdom vs. China - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

620 PLN
243 PLN

Two stars

474 PLN
258 PLN

Three stars

495 PLN
325 PLN

Four stars

642 PLN
391 PLN

Five stars

1 634 PLN
608 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1334 hotels • China: 20 cities, 1752 hotels

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