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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 1.54 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in China.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.36 EUR (2.77 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.86 EUR (2.18 USD) in China. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in China.

2.36 EUR
1.86 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.49 EUR (1.74 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.28 EUR (1.49 USD) in China. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in China.

1.49 EUR
1.28 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.21 EUR (14.31 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.78 EUR (12.63 USD) in China. The price of this product is 11.7% lower in China.

12.21 EUR
10.78 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.54 EUR (12.35 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11.9 EUR (13.94 USD) in China. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

10.54 EUR
11.90 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.95 EUR (9.32 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.99 EUR (4.68 USD) in China. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in China.

7.95 EUR
3.99 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.39 EUR (18.04 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.97 EUR (3.49 USD) in China. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in China.

15.39 EUR
2.97 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.34 EUR (2.74 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.76 EUR (0.89 USD) in China. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in China.

2.34 EUR
0.76 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.04 EUR (3.57 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 1.86 EUR (2.18 USD) in China. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in China.

3.04 EUR
1.86 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.79 EUR (3.27 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.64 EUR (1.93 USD) in China. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in China.

2.79 EUR
1.64 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 25.26 EUR (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.55 EUR (12.36 USD) in China. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in China.

25.26 EUR
10.55 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.02 EUR (1.19 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.72 EUR (0.84 USD) in China. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in China.

1.02 EUR
0.72 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.13 EUR (2.5 USD) in China. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.36 EUR
2.13 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.35 EUR (8.62 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14.28 EUR (16.74 USD) in China. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.35 EUR
14.28 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.33 EUR (2.73 USD) in China. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.36 EUR
2.33 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.29 EUR (1.51 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.89 EUR (1.05 USD) in China. The price of this product is 31% lower in China.

1.29 EUR
0.89 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.33 EUR (2.73 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.7 EUR (1.99 USD) in China. The price of this product is 27% lower in China.

2.33 EUR
1.70 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.3 EUR (1.52 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.72 EUR (0.84 USD) in China. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in China.

1.30 EUR
0.72 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.12 EUR (2.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.02 EUR (1.19 USD) in China. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in China.

2.12 EUR
1.02 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 16.41 EUR (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.4 EUR (7.5 USD) in China. The price of this product is 61% lower in China.

16.41 EUR
6.40 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.83 EUR (3.32 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.22 EUR (1.43 USD) in China. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in China.

2.83 EUR
1.22 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.35 EUR (1.58 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.53 EUR (0.62 USD) in China. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in China.

1.35 EUR
0.53 EUR

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. China - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.43 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in China.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.02 EUR (4.71 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.29 EUR (3.86 USD) in China. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in China.

4.02 EUR
3.29 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.11 EUR (2.47 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.45 EUR (0.52 USD) in China. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in China.

2.11 EUR
0.45 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.02 EUR (8.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.19 EUR (1.39 USD) in China. The price of this product is 83% lower in China.

7.02 EUR
1.19 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.85 EUR (6.86 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.57 EUR (4.18 USD) in China. The price of this product is 39% lower in China.

5.85 EUR
3.57 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.19 EUR (9.6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.76 EUR (5.58 USD) in China. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in China.

8.19 EUR
4.76 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 81.95 EUR (96.05 USD) in the United Kingdom and 34.5 EUR (40.43 USD) in China. The price of this product is 57.9% lower in China.

81.95 EUR
34.50 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.56 EUR (20.58 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.76 EUR (5.58 USD) in China. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in China.

17.56 EUR
4.76 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.62 EUR (1.89 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.27 EUR (0.32 USD) in China. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in China.

1.62 EUR
0.27 EUR

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. China - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.68 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in China.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.55 EUR (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.85 EUR (1 USD) in China. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in China.

1.55 EUR
0.85 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.49 EUR (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.96 EUR (1.13 USD) in China. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in China.

1.49 EUR
0.96 EUR

LPG 1L

1.20 EUR
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Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. China - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.79 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in China.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 184.38 EUR (216.11 USD) in the United Kingdom and 23.79 EUR (27.88 USD) in China. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in China.

184.38 EUR
23.79 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.04 EUR (3.57 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.48 EUR (0.56 USD) in China. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in China.

3.04 EUR
0.48 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 33.72 EUR (39.52 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.14 EUR (8.37 USD) in China. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in China.

33.72 EUR
7.14 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.99 EUR (2.33 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.36 EUR (0.42 USD) in China. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in China.

1.99 EUR
0.36 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.68 EUR (5.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.78 EUR (2.09 USD) in China. The price of this product is 62% lower in China.

4.68 EUR
1.78 EUR

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 14.05 EUR (16.47 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.14 EUR (8.37 USD) in China. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in China.

14.05 EUR
7.14 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 49.74 EUR (58.3 USD) in the United Kingdom and 53.55 EUR (62.76 USD) in China. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

49.74 EUR
53.55 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 13.59 EUR (15.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 13.85 EUR (16.23 USD) in China. The price of this product is 1.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

13.59 EUR
13.85 EUR

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. China - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.16 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 2393 EUR (2804.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 922.78 EUR (1081.55 USD) in China. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in China.

2 393 EUR
922.78 EUR

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 1696 EUR (1987.47 USD) in the United Kingdom and 475.5 EUR (557.32 USD) in China. The price of this product is 72% lower in China.

1 696 EUR
475.50 EUR

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 4264 EUR (4997.9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2508 EUR (2939.46 USD) in China. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in China.

4 264 EUR
2 508 EUR

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 2877 EUR (3371.76 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1290 EUR (1511.86 USD) in China. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in China.

2 877 EUR
1 290 EUR

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. China - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.01 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 14078 EUR (16499.77 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14777 EUR (17319.76 USD) in China. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

14 078 EUR
14 777 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 8594 EUR (10072.38 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8077 EUR (9466.39 USD) in China. The price of this product is 6% lower in China.

8 594 EUR
8 077 EUR

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. China - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 2.88 times higher than in China.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3550 EUR (4161.22 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1232 EUR (1443.97 USD) in China. The average salary is 65.3% lower in China.

3 550 EUR
1 232 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

136 EUR
53.5 EUR

Two stars

104 EUR
56.8 EUR

Three stars

109 EUR
71.6 EUR

Four stars

141 EUR
86.1 EUR

Five stars

360 EUR
134 EUR

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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