- Cost of Living
- China
- Canada
- Guangzhou
- Ottawa
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Guangzhou (China) and Ottawa (Canada)
| Food | 48% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guangzhou (China) is 48% cheaper than in Ottawa (Canada) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元34 (C$5.68) | C$18.69 | 70% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元28 (C$4.59) | C$7.75 | 41% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 元22 (C$3.73) | C$6.83 | 45% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元12.57 (C$2.09) | C$2.88 | 27% |
| 12 eggs, large | 元12.25 (C$2.04) | C$3.06 | 33% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7.14 (C$1.19) | C$3.38 | 65% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元37 (C$6.10) | C$7.58 | 19% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元10 (C$1.66) | C$3.55 | 53% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 元9.40 (C$1.56) | C$4.15 | 62% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元4.50 (C$0.75) | C$2.67 | 72% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元116 (C$19.38) | C$15.40 | 26% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元6.67 (C$1.11) | C$2.45 | 55% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元11.71 (C$1.95) | C$2.14 | 9% |
| Housing | 50% | ||
| Housing in Guangzhou (China) is 50% cheaper than in Ottawa (Canada) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元3,857 (C$642) | C$1,408 | 54% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元557 (C$93) | C$148 | 37% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元116 (C$19.26) | C$42 | 54% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元5,833 (C$971) | C$550 | 76% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 元475 (C$79) | C$129 | 39% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元119 (C$19.77) | C$8.88 | 123% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元60 (C$9.99) | C$22 | 54% |
| Clothes | 36% | ||
| Clothes in Guangzhou (China) is 36% more expensive than in Ottawa (Canada) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元641 (C$107) | C$59 | 81% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元377 (C$63) | C$40 | 57% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元529 (C$88) | C$102 | 13% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元500 (C$83) | C$107 | 22% |
| Transportation | 41% | ||
| Transportation in Guangzhou (China) is 41% cheaper than in Ottawa (Canada) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元195,000 (C$32,457) | C$25,484 | 27% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7.46 (C$1.24) | C$1.24 | 0% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元184 (C$31) | C$95 | 68% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 元31 (C$5.08) | C$16.10 | 68% |
| Personal Care | 8% | ||
| Personal Care in Guangzhou (China) is 8% cheaper than in Ottawa (Canada) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 元71 (C$11.73) | C$12.28 | 4% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元13 (C$2.16) | C$7.00 | 69% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元34 (C$5.69) | C$3.47 | 64% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元37 (C$6.08) | C$5.00 | 22% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10.63 (C$1.77) | C$3.14 | 44% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元11.50 (C$1.91) | C$2.60 | 26% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元40 (C$6.73) | C$18.45 | 64% |
| Entertainment | 35% | ||
| Entertainment in Guangzhou (China) is 35% cheaper than in Ottawa (Canada) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元115 (C$19.14) | C$46 | 58% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元103 (C$17.12) | C$23 | 27% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元277 (C$46) | C$196 | 76% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 元274 (C$46) | C$93 | 51% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 (C$8.32) | C$8.41 | 1% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 元28 (C$4.68) | C$4.35 | 8% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元27 (C$4.42) | C$6 | 26% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元930 (C$155) | C$147 | 6% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.25 (C$0.04) | C$0.36 | 88% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 元538 (C$89) | C$56 | 60% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 元46 (C$7.67) | C$11 | 30% |
| TOTAL | 40% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,428 prices entered by 230 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$2,500
in Ottawa
you would need to make just about C$1,489
(元8,945)
in Guangzhou.