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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.35 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.34 USD in China. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in China.

3.35 USD
2.34 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.94 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.74 USD in China. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in China.

1.94 USD
1.74 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 13.96 USD in the United Kingdom and 10.49 USD in China. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in China.

13.96 USD
10.49 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.44 USD in the United Kingdom and 10.51 USD in China. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in China.

11.44 USD
10.51 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.61 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.1 USD in China. The price of this product is 64% lower in China.

8.61 USD
3.10 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 22.88 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.8 USD in China. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in China.

22.88 USD
2.80 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.22 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.82 USD in China. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in China.

3.22 USD
0.82 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.9 USD for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 1.67 USD in China. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in China.

4.90 USD
1.67 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.01 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.61 USD in China. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in China.

4.01 USD
1.61 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

29.61 USD
12.36 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.36 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.66 USD in China. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in China.

1.36 USD
0.66 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.21 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.78 USD in China. The price of this product is 19.5% lower in China.

2.21 USD
1.78 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.71 USD in the United Kingdom and 15.89 USD in China. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

10.71 USD
15.89 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.75 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.14 USD in China. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.75 USD
2.14 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.8 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.14 USD in China. The price of this product is 36.7% lower in China.

1.80 USD
1.14 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.1 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.79 USD in China. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in China.

3.10 USD
1.79 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.62 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.79 USD in China. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in China.

1.62 USD
0.79 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.5 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.08 USD in China. The price of this product is 56.8% lower in China.

2.50 USD
1.08 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

19.23 USD
7.50 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.62 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.45 USD in China. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in China.

3.62 USD
1.45 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.9 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.61 USD in China. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in China.

1.90 USD
0.61 USD

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. China - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.13 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in China.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.16 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.54 USD in China. The price of this product is 31.4% lower in China.

5.16 USD
3.54 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.83 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.59 USD in China. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in China.

2.83 USD
0.59 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.71 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.4 USD in China. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in China.

8.71 USD
1.40 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.95 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.8 USD in China. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in China.

7.95 USD
2.80 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.77 USD in the United Kingdom and 5.61 USD in China. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in China.

10.77 USD
5.61 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 107.68 USD in the United Kingdom and 35.75 USD in China. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in China.

107.68 USD
35.75 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.92 USD in the United Kingdom and 4.91 USD in China. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in China.

26.92 USD
4.91 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.78 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.36 USD in China. The price of this product is 79.8% lower in China.

1.78 USD
0.36 USD

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. China - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.8 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in China.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.93 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.98 USD in China. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in China.

1.93 USD
0.98 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.83 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.11 USD in China. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in China.

1.83 USD
1.11 USD

LPG 1L

1.28 USD
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Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. China - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.54 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in China.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 250.47 USD in the United Kingdom and 35.04 USD in China. The price of this product is 86% lower in China.

250.47 USD
35.04 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.04 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.42 USD in China. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in China.

4.04 USD
0.42 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 40.38 USD in the United Kingdom and 8.41 USD in China. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in China.

40.38 USD
8.41 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3.36 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.42 USD in China. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in China.

3.36 USD
0.42 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.92 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.24 USD in China. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in China.

5.92 USD
2.24 USD

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 20.19 USD in the United Kingdom and 8.41 USD in China. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in China.

20.19 USD
8.41 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 64.88 USD in the United Kingdom and 47.53 USD in China. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in China.

64.88 USD
47.53 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 24.16 USD in the United Kingdom and 20.1 USD in China. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in China.

24.16 USD
20.10 USD

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. China - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.81 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 2985 USD in the United Kingdom and 963.31 USD in China. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in China.

2 985 USD
963.31 USD

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 2227 USD in the United Kingdom and 556.21 USD in China. The price of this product is 75% lower in China.

2 227 USD
556.21 USD

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 5547 USD in the United Kingdom and 2422 USD in China. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in China.

5 547 USD
2 422 USD

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 3703 USD in the United Kingdom and 1200 USD in China. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in China.

3 703 USD
1 200 USD

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. China - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.41 times more 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 20421 USD in the United Kingdom and 14843 USD in China. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in China.

20 421 USD
14 843 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 11356 USD in the United Kingdom and 7626 USD in China. The price of this product is 32.8% lower in China.

11 356 USD
7 626 USD

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. China - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 2.59 times higher than in China.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3996 USD in the United Kingdom and 1544 USD in China. The average salary is 61.4% lower in China.

3 996 USD
1 544 USD

Hotels

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

One star

160 USD
62.7 USD

Two stars

122 USD
66.6 USD

Three stars

128 USD
83.9 USD

Four stars

166 USD
101 USD

Five stars

422 USD
157 USD

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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