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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 10.27 PLN (2.73 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.18 PLN (2.18 USD) in China. The price of this product is 20.4% lower in China.

10.27 PLN
8.18 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.46 PLN (1.72 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.61 PLN (1.49 USD) in China. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in China.

6.46 PLN
5.61 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 53.05 PLN (14.11 USD) in the United Kingdom and 47.39 PLN (12.6 USD) in China. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in China.

53.05 PLN
47.39 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 45.78 PLN (12.18 USD) in the United Kingdom and 52.3 PLN (13.91 USD) in China. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

45.78 PLN
52.30 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 34.54 PLN (9.19 USD) in the United Kingdom and 17.54 PLN (4.67 USD) in China. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in China.

34.54 PLN
17.54 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 66.88 PLN (17.79 USD) in the United Kingdom and 13.07 PLN (3.48 USD) in China. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in China.

66.88 PLN
13.07 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 10.17 PLN (2.71 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.33 PLN (0.88 USD) in China. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in China.

10.17 PLN
3.33 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 13.22 PLN (3.52 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 8.17 PLN (2.17 USD) in China. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in China.

13.22 PLN
8.17 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12.11 PLN (3.22 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.23 PLN (1.92 USD) in China. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in China.

12.11 PLN
7.23 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 111.33 PLN (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 46.47 PLN (12.36 USD) in China. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in China.

111.33 PLN
46.47 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 4.43 PLN (1.18 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.16 PLN (0.84 USD) in China. The price of this product is 28.7% lower in China.

4.43 PLN
3.16 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 5.9 PLN (1.57 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.38 PLN (2.49 USD) in China. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.90 PLN
9.38 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 31.94 PLN (8.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 62.8 PLN (16.7 USD) in China. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

31.94 PLN
62.80 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.9 PLN (1.57 USD) in the United Kingdom and 10.24 PLN (2.72 USD) in China. The price of this product is 42.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.90 PLN
10.24 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 5.59 PLN (1.49 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.93 PLN (1.05 USD) in China. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in China.

5.59 PLN
3.93 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 10.12 PLN (2.69 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.46 PLN (1.98 USD) in China. The price of this product is 26.3% lower in China.

10.12 PLN
7.46 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.65 PLN (1.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.15 PLN (0.84 USD) in China. The price of this product is 44.2% lower in China.

5.65 PLN
3.15 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 9.21 PLN (2.45 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.48 PLN (1.19 USD) in China. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in China.

9.21 PLN
4.48 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 72.3 PLN (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 28.2 PLN (7.5 USD) in China. The price of this product is 61% lower in China.

72.30 PLN
28.20 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 12.31 PLN (3.27 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.38 PLN (1.43 USD) in China. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in China.

12.31 PLN
5.38 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 5.85 PLN (1.56 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.33 PLN (0.62 USD) in China. The price of this product is 60.2% lower in China.

5.85 PLN
2.33 PLN

Restaurant

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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 17.45 PLN (4.64 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14.47 PLN (3.85 USD) in China. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in China.

17.45 PLN
14.47 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 9.16 PLN (2.44 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.97 PLN (0.52 USD) in China. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in China.

9.16 PLN
1.97 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 30.52 PLN (8.12 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.23 PLN (1.39 USD) in China. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in China.

30.52 PLN
5.23 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 25.43 PLN (6.76 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15.69 PLN (4.17 USD) in China. The price of this product is 38.3% lower in China.

25.43 PLN
15.69 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 35.6 PLN (9.47 USD) in the United Kingdom and 20.92 PLN (5.56 USD) in China. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in China.

35.60 PLN
20.92 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 356.04 PLN (94.7 USD) in the United Kingdom and 151.66 PLN (40.34 USD) in China. The price of this product is 57.4% lower in China.

356.04 PLN
151.66 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 76.29 PLN (20.29 USD) in the United Kingdom and 20.92 PLN (5.56 USD) in China. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in China.

76.29 PLN
20.92 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 7.02 PLN (1.87 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.2 PLN (0.32 USD) in China. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in China.

7.02 PLN
1.20 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 6.81 PLN (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.76 PLN (1 USD) in China. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in China.

6.81 PLN
3.76 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 6.57 PLN (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.24 PLN (1.13 USD) in China. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in China.

6.57 PLN
4.24 PLN

LPG 1L

5.29 PLN
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Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. China - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.71 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in China.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 801.09 PLN (213.07 USD) in the United Kingdom and 104.59 PLN (27.82 USD) in China. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in China.

801.09 PLN
104.59 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 13.22 PLN (3.52 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.09 PLN (0.56 USD) in China. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in China.

13.22 PLN
2.09 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 146.48 PLN (38.96 USD) in the United Kingdom and 31.38 PLN (8.35 USD) in China. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in China.

146.48 PLN
31.38 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 8.65 PLN (2.3 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.57 PLN (0.42 USD) in China. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in China.

8.65 PLN
1.57 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 20.35 PLN (5.41 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.84 PLN (2.09 USD) in China. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in China.

20.35 PLN
7.84 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 61.04 PLN (16.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 31.38 PLN (8.35 USD) in China. The price of this product is 48.6% lower in China.

61.04 PLN
31.38 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 216.12 PLN (57.48 USD) in the United Kingdom and 235.4 PLN (62.61 USD) in China. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

216.12 PLN
235.40 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 59.05 PLN (15.71 USD) in the United Kingdom and 60.89 PLN (16.19 USD) in China. The price of this product is 3% lower in the United Kingdom.

59.05 PLN
60.89 PLN

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. China - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.14 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 10395 PLN (2764.84 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4057 PLN (1079 USD) in China. The price of this product is 61% lower in China.

10 395 PLN
4 057 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 7367 PLN (1959.52 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2090 PLN (556 USD) in China. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in China.

7 367 PLN
2 090 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 18527 PLN (4927.6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 11026 PLN (2932.51 USD) in China. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in China.

18 527 PLN
11 026 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 12499 PLN (3324.33 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5671 PLN (1508.28 USD) in China. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in China.

12 499 PLN
5 671 PLN

Flats for sale

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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 61163 PLN (16267.68 USD) in the United Kingdom and 64965 PLN (17278.81 USD) in China. The price of this product is 5.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

61 163 PLN
64 965 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 37338 PLN (9930.7 USD) in the United Kingdom and 35508 PLN (9444.01 USD) in China. The price of this product is 4.9% lower in China.

37 338 PLN
35 508 PLN

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. China - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 2.85 times higher than in China.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 15425 PLN (4102.69 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5416 PLN (1440.56 USD) in China. The average salary is 64.9% lower in China.

15 425 PLN
5 416 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

601 PLN
236 PLN

Two stars

460 PLN
250 PLN

Three stars

480 PLN
315 PLN

Four stars

623 PLN
380 PLN

Five stars

1 585 PLN
589 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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