- Cost of Living
- China
- Canada
- Ningbo
- Halifax
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Ningbo (China) and Halifax (Canada)
| Food | 57% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ningbo (China) is 57% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元48 (C$7.87) | C$12.86 | 39% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元25 (C$4.21) | C$7.54 | 44% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 元10 (C$1.66) | C$8.71 | 81% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元11.13 (C$1.84) | C$2.69 | 32% |
| 12 eggs, large | 元10 (C$1.66) | C$3.26 | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元6 (C$0.99) | C$5.18 | 81% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元54 (C$8.94) | C$6.81 | 31% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元6 (C$0.99) | C$3.92 | 75% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (C$1.16) | C$4.00 | 71% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元3.40 (C$0.56) | C$2.93 | 81% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元72 (C$11.92) | C$16.86 | 29% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7.50 (C$1.24) | C$2.28 | 46% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元5 (C$0.83) | C$1.92 | 57% |
| Housing | 57% | ||
| Housing in Ningbo (China) is 57% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元3,125 (C$517) | C$1,313 | 61% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元288 (C$48) | C$195 | 76% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元100 (C$16.56) | C$47 | 65% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元4,000 (C$662) | C$551 | 20% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | C$129 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元24 (C$3.89) | C$8.86 | 56% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元108 (C$17.80) | C$23 | 21% |
| Clothes | 0% | ||
| Clothes in Ningbo (China) is 0% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元350 (C$58) | C$58 | 1% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元275 (C$45) | C$40 | 13% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元400 (C$66) | C$93 | 29% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元400 (C$66) | C$79 | 16% |
| Transportation | 50% | ||
| Transportation in Ningbo (China) is 50% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$23,989 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | C$1.30 | - |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元70 (C$11.59) | C$69 | 83% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | C$29 | - |
| Personal Care | 0% | ||
| Personal Care in Ningbo (China) is 0% more expensive than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 元80 (C$13.25) | C$10.37 | 28% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元32 (C$5.30) | C$6.71 | 21% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元25 (C$4.14) | C$3.58 | 16% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元29 (C$4.75) | C$5.57 | 15% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元17.50 (C$2.90) | C$2.87 | 1% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元15 (C$2.48) | C$2.41 | 3% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元30 (C$4.97) | C$23 | 78% |
| Entertainment | 28% | ||
| Entertainment in Ningbo (China) is 28% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元163 (C$27) | C$41 | 34% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元155 (C$26) | C$24 | 8% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元720 (C$119) | C$122 | 3% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 元317 (C$52) | C$88 | 40% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元49 (C$8.07) | C$7.79 | 4% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 元24 (C$4.03) | C$4.08 | 1% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元24 (C$3.93) | C$5.21 | 25% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元755 (C$125) | C$149 | 16% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.53 | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 元200 (C$33) | C$56 | 41% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 元20 (C$3.31) | C$12.67 | 74% |
| TOTAL | 47% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 721 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2013.
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Cost of living in Ningbo (China) is 47% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$2,500
in Halifax
you would need to make just about C$1,335
(元8,059)
in Ningbo.