Cost of living in London, United Kingdom vs Xianyang, China
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in London (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Xianyang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (101元) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £6 (57元) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.33 (30元) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.91 (8元) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.80 (25元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.85 (17元) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.28 (38元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.96 (18元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.78 (7元) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.92 (17元) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (88元) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.05 (18元) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.11 (10元) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Xianyang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,557 (22,971元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,801 (16,183元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £156 (1,401元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,870 (16,799元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,283 (11,527元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £104 (934元) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £22 (200元) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £315 (2,833元) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £82 (738元) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.79 (52元) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £13 (118元) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Xianyang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £76 (682元) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £35 (317元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £83 (743元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £96 (864元) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Xianyang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £20,856 (187,382元) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.18 (11元) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £145 (1,306元) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £26 (231元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 4% cheaper than in Xianyang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.54 (32元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (76元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £105 (941元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.68 (33元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.15 (19元) | 38元 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.43 (31元) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.97 (18元) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.63 (15元) | 11元 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £18 (164元) | 20元 | + 722% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 11% more expensive than in Xianyang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £39 (354元) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £26 (234元) | 80元 | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £200 (1,799元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £78 (699元) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 (104元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.53 (32元) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.60 (50元) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £461 (4,141元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 (1.23元) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £54 (485元) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (108元) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,866 prices entered by 358 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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