- Cost of Living
- China
- Canada
- Shenzhen
- Halifax
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Shenzhen (China) and Halifax (Canada)
| Food | 42% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shenzhen (China) is 42% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元45 (C$7.45) | C$12.86 | 42% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元27 (C$4.40) | C$7.54 | 42% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 元18.50 (C$3.06) | C$8.71 | 65% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元15.22 (C$2.52) | C$2.69 | 6% |
| 12 eggs, large | 元12.67 (C$2.10) | C$3.26 | 36% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8.67 (C$1.44) | C$5.18 | 72% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元41 (C$6.79) | C$6.81 | 0% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元18.67 (C$3.09) | C$3.92 | 21% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 元13.33 (C$2.21) | C$4.00 | 45% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元6.14 (C$1.02) | C$2.93 | 65% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元149 (C$25) | C$16.86 | 47% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9.83 (C$1.63) | C$2.28 | 29% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7.67 (C$1.27) | C$1.92 | 34% |
| Housing | 10% | ||
| Housing in Shenzhen (China) is 10% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元8,857 (C$1,467) | C$1,313 | 12% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元557 (C$92) | C$195 | 53% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元183 (C$30) | C$47 | 36% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元4,283 (C$709) | C$551 | 29% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 元808 (C$134) | C$129 | 3% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元37 (C$6.07) | C$8.86 | 31% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元22 (C$3.67) | C$23 | 84% |
| Clothes | 32% | ||
| Clothes in Shenzhen (China) is 32% more expensive than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元740 (C$123) | C$58 | 113% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元289 (C$48) | C$40 | 19% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元500 (C$83) | C$93 | 11% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元571 (C$95) | C$79 | 19% |
| Transportation | 22% | ||
| Transportation in Shenzhen (China) is 22% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元285,150 (C$47,219) | C$23,989 | 97% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7.69 (C$1.27) | C$1.30 | 2% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元104 (C$17.18) | C$69 | 75% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 元36 (C$5.99) | C$29 | 80% |
| Personal Care | 14% | ||
| Personal Care in Shenzhen (China) is 14% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 元45 (C$7.45) | C$10.37 | 28% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元15 (C$2.48) | C$6.71 | 63% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元33 (C$5.52) | C$3.58 | 54% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元40 (C$6.62) | C$5.57 | 19% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元11.33 (C$1.88) | C$2.87 | 35% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元12.33 (C$2.04) | C$2.41 | 15% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元79 (C$13.11) | C$23 | 42% |
| Entertainment | 4% | ||
| Entertainment in Shenzhen (China) is 4% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元184 (C$31) | C$41 | 26% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元170 (C$28) | C$24 | 18% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元548 (C$91) | C$122 | 26% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 元493 (C$82) | C$88 | 7% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元49 (C$8.16) | C$7.79 | 5% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (C$4.89) | C$4.08 | 20% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元31 (C$5.16) | C$5.21 | 1% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元2,124 (C$352) | C$149 | 137% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.48 (C$0.08) | C$0.53 | 85% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 元756 (C$125) | C$56 | 122% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 元17.14 (C$2.84) | C$12.67 | 78% |
| TOTAL | 19% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,078 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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Cost of living in Shenzhen (China) is 19% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,125
in Halifax
you would need to make just about C$2,540
(元15,338)
in Shenzhen.