- Cost of Living
- China
- Canada
- Jining
- London, Ontario
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Jining (China) and London, Ontario (Canada)
| Food | 42% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jining (China) is 42% cheaper than in London, Ontario (Canada) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元50 (C$8.28) | C$13.56 | 39% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元18 (C$2.98) | C$8.41 | 65% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 元18 (C$2.98) | C$4.57 | 35% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元8 (C$1.32) | C$2.61 | 49% |
| 12 eggs, large | 元10.60 (C$1.76) | C$2.92 | 40% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | C$3.28 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元60 (C$9.94) | C$6.14 | 62% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元7 (C$1.16) | C$2.56 | 55% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 元10 (C$1.66) | C$3.00 | 45% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元4 (C$0.66) | C$3.21 | 79% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | C$17.33 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (C$1.32) | C$2.34 | 43% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元5 (C$0.83) | C$1.50 | 45% |
| Housing | 76% | ||
| Housing in Jining (China) is 76% cheaper than in London, Ontario (Canada) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元850 (C$141) | C$1,086 | 87% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元300 (C$50) | C$204 | 76% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元60 (C$9.94) | C$44 | 77% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元5,800 (C$960) | C$564 | 70% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | C$175 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | C$7.00 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$19 | - |
| Clothes | 31% | ||
| Clothes in Jining (China) is 31% cheaper than in London, Ontario (Canada) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元200 (C$33) | C$46 | 27% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元180 (C$30) | C$40 | 26% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元320 (C$53) | C$93 | 43% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元300 (C$50) | C$82 | 40% |
| Transportation | 37% | ||
| Transportation in Jining (China) is 37% cheaper than in London, Ontario (Canada) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元240,000 (C$39,743) | C$24,178 | 64% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (C$1.16) | C$1.28 | 10% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元100 (C$16.56) | C$78 | 79% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | C$24 | - |
| Personal Care | 16% | ||
| Personal Care in Jining (China) is 16% cheaper than in London, Ontario (Canada) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 元40 (C$6.62) | C$10.00 | 34% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元24 (C$3.97) | C$7.00 | 43% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | C$2.93 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$4.71 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | C$3.00 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | C$2.04 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | C$24 | - |
| Entertainment | 64% | ||
| Entertainment in Jining (China) is 64% cheaper than in London, Ontario (Canada) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元30 (C$4.97) | C$36 | 86% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元30 (C$4.97) | C$22 | 77% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元300 (C$50) | C$70 | 29% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 元70 (C$11.59) | C$83 | 86% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元30 (C$4.97) | C$6.46 | 23% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | C$4.83 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元10 (C$1.66) | C$4.79 | 65% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,200 (C$199) | C$145 | 37% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.40 (C$0.07) | C$0.33 | 80% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 元100 (C$16.56) | C$47 | 65% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 元20 (C$3.31) | C$10.07 | 67% |
| TOTAL | 52% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 503 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2013.
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Cost of living in Jining (China) is 52% cheaper than in London, Ontario (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,125
in London, Ontario
you would need to make just about C$1,510
(元9,119)
in Jining.