Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 160% more expensive than in Suzhou, China (China)
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| Food | + 37% | |||
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| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 37% more expensive than in Suzhou, China (China) | ||||
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| London | Suzhou, China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (102元) | 49元 | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (58元) | 34元 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.73 (33元) | 17元 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.98 (9元) | 18元 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.53 (31元) | 16元 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.04 (18元) | 9元 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.89 (43元) | 57元 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.92 (17元) | 16元 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.84 (7元) | 7元 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.86 (16元) | 7元 | + 149% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (74元) | 152元 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.13 (19元) | 11元 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.98 (9元) | 13元 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 231% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 231% more expensive than in Suzhou, China (China) | ||||
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| London | Suzhou, China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,850 (24,899元) | 6,533元 | + 281% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £2,010 (17,559元) | 3,169元 | + 454% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £211 (1,845元) | 404元 | + 356% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,767 (15,437元) | 5,523元 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,307 (11,422元) | 2,549元 | + 348% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £123 (1,073元) | 209元 | + 414% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (196元) | 133元 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £291 (2,541元) | 3,116元 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £109 (948元) | 723元 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.98 (52元) | 36元 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 (121元) | 36元 | + 241% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 22% more expensive than in Suzhou, China (China) | ||||
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| London | Suzhou, China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £66 (573元) | 445元 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £36 (313元) | 249元 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £82 (713元) | 646元 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £91 (796元) | 746元 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 457% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 457% more expensive than in Suzhou, China (China) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £23,426 (204,660元) | 151,549元 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.72 (15元) | 8元 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £151 (1,317元) | 98元 | + 1238% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £20 (174元) | 30元 | + 476% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 6% cheaper than in Suzhou, China (China) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.07 (36元) | 80元 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 (91元) | 47元 | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £78 (681元) | 508元 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.82 (25元) | 73元 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.66 (14元) | 49元 | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.42 (39元) | 38元 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.13 (19元) | 10元 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.39 (12元) | 14元 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £22 (188元) | 67元 | + 182% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 55% more expensive than in Suzhou, China (China) | ||||
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| London | Suzhou, China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (348元) | 176元 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £26 (228元) | 108元 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £195 (1,699元) | 1,056元 | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £79 (689元) | 481元 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £13 (112元) | 71元 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.46 (30元) | 34元 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.79 (51元) | 36元 | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £537 (4,687元) | 4,290元 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (0.96元) | 0.77元 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £52 (452元) | 228元 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (117元) | 50元 | + 134% | |
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TOTAL | + 160% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,186 prices entered by 264 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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