Trek Zone

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.

Convert prices to %
Country #1
Country #2

Grocery

EURUSDGBPCNY

United Kingdom vs. China - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.52 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in China.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.36 EUR (2.69 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.88 EUR (2.15 USD) in China. The price of this product is 20.3% lower in China.

2.36 EUR
1.88 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.48 EUR (1.69 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.29 EUR (1.47 USD) in China. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in China.

1.48 EUR
1.29 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 12.18 EUR (13.89 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.91 EUR (12.43 USD) in China. The price of this product is 10.4% lower in China.

12.18 EUR
10.91 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.51 EUR (11.98 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.04 EUR (13.72 USD) in China. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in the United Kingdom.

10.51 EUR
12.04 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.93 EUR (9.04 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.04 EUR (4.6 USD) in China. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in China.

7.93 EUR
4.04 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 15.36 EUR (17.51 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.01 EUR (3.43 USD) in China. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in China.

15.36 EUR
3.01 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.34 EUR (2.66 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.77 EUR (0.87 USD) in China. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in China.

2.34 EUR
0.77 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.04 EUR (3.46 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 1.88 EUR (2.14 USD) in China. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in China.

3.04 EUR
1.88 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.78 EUR (3.17 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.66 EUR (1.9 USD) in China. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in China.

2.78 EUR
1.66 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 25.97 EUR (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.84 EUR (12.36 USD) in China. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in China.

25.97 EUR
10.84 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.02 EUR (1.16 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.73 EUR (0.83 USD) in China. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in China.

1.02 EUR
0.73 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.35 EUR (1.54 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.16 EUR (2.46 USD) in China. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.35 EUR
2.16 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.33 EUR (8.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14.45 EUR (16.48 USD) in China. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.33 EUR
14.45 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.35 EUR (1.54 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.36 EUR (2.69 USD) in China. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.35 EUR
2.36 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.28 EUR (1.46 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.91 EUR (1.03 USD) in China. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in China.

1.28 EUR
0.91 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.32 EUR (2.65 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.72 EUR (1.96 USD) in China. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in China.

2.32 EUR
1.72 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.3 EUR (1.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.72 EUR (0.83 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 2.11 EUR (2.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.03 EUR (1.18 USD) in China. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in China.

2.11 EUR
1.03 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 16.87 EUR (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.58 EUR (7.5 USD) in China. The price of this product is 61% lower in China.

16.87 EUR
6.58 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.83 EUR (3.22 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.24 EUR (1.41 USD) in China. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in China.

2.83 EUR
1.24 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.34 EUR (1.53 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.54 EUR (0.61 USD) in China. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in China.

1.34 EUR
0.54 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSDGBPCNY

United Kingdom vs. China - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.4 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in China.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.01 EUR (4.57 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.33 EUR (3.8 USD) in China. The price of this product is 17% lower in China.

4.01 EUR
3.33 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.1 EUR (2.4 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.45 EUR (0.52 USD) in China. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in China.

2.10 EUR
0.45 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.01 EUR (7.99 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.2 EUR (1.37 USD) in China. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in China.

7.01 EUR
1.20 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.84 EUR (6.66 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.61 EUR (4.12 USD) in China. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in China.

5.84 EUR
3.61 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.17 EUR (9.32 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.81 EUR (5.49 USD) in China. The price of this product is 41.1% lower in China.

8.17 EUR
4.81 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 81.74 EUR (93.19 USD) in the United Kingdom and 34.9 EUR (39.79 USD) in China. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in China.

81.74 EUR
34.90 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.52 EUR (19.97 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.81 EUR (5.49 USD) in China. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in China.

17.52 EUR
4.81 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.61 EUR (1.84 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.28 EUR (0.32 USD) in China. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in China.

1.61 EUR
0.28 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDGBPCNY

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 1.59 EUR (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.88 EUR (1 USD) in China. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in China.

1.59 EUR
0.88 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.53 EUR (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.99 EUR (1.13 USD) in China. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in China.

1.53 EUR
0.99 EUR

LPG 1L

1.23 EUR
-

Transportation

EURUSDGBPCNY

United Kingdom vs. China - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.7 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in China.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 183.91 EUR (209.68 USD) in the United Kingdom and 24.07 EUR (27.44 USD) in China. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in China.

183.91 EUR
24.07 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.04 EUR (3.46 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.48 EUR (0.55 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 33.63 EUR (38.34 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.22 EUR (8.23 USD) in China. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in China.

33.63 EUR
7.22 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.99 EUR (2.26 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.36 EUR (0.41 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 4.67 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.81 EUR (2.06 USD) in China. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in China.

4.67 EUR
1.81 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSDGBPCNY

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 14.01 EUR (15.98 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.22 EUR (8.23 USD) in China. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in China.

14.01 EUR
7.22 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 49.61 EUR (56.57 USD) in the United Kingdom and 54.18 EUR (61.77 USD) in China. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

49.61 EUR
54.18 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 13.56 EUR (15.46 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14.01 EUR (15.98 USD) in China. The price of this product is 3.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

13.56 EUR
14.01 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDGBPCNY

United Kingdom vs. China - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.13 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 2387 EUR (2720.9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 933.64 EUR (1064.46 USD) in China. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in China.

2 387 EUR
933.64 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 1691 EUR (1928.37 USD) in the United Kingdom and 481.1 EUR (548.51 USD) in China. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in China.

1 691 EUR
481.10 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 4253 EUR (4849.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2537 EUR (2893 USD) in China. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in China.

4 253 EUR
2 537 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 2869 EUR (3271.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1305 EUR (1487.96 USD) in China. The price of this product is 54.5% lower in China.

2 869 EUR
1 305 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDGBPCNY

United Kingdom vs. China - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.02 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 14042 EUR (16009.14 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14951 EUR (17045.98 USD) in China. The price of this product is 6.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

14 042 EUR
14 951 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 8572 EUR (9772.87 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8172 EUR (9316.75 USD) in China. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in China.

8 572 EUR
8 172 EUR

Salary

EURUSDGBPCNY

United Kingdom vs. China - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 2.84 times higher than in China.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3541 EUR (4037.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1246 EUR (1421.15 USD) in China. The average salary is 64.8% lower in China.

3 541 EUR
1 246 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDGBPCNY

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

One star

140 EUR
55 EUR

Two stars

107 EUR
58.4 EUR

Three stars

112 EUR
73.6 EUR

Four stars

145 EUR
88.5 EUR

Five stars

370 EUR
137 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

Explore more about prices, cost of living and travel budget Prices in the United Kingdom Prices in China

Countries Frequently Compared
(Cost of Living & Prices)