- Cost of Living
- China
- Canada
- Changchun
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Changchun, China compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Changchun (China) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元32 (C$6) | C$15 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元29 (C$5.90) | C$9 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元10 (C$2.11) | C$5.69 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元20 (C$4.01) | C$2.17 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元11 (C$2.28) | C$4.84 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元17 (C$3.49) | C$2.90 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元100 (C$20) | C$10 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元27 (C$5.38) | C$4.00 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元4.78 (C$0.97) | C$3.31 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.93 (C$1.00) | C$3.07 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元148 (C$30) | C$16 | + 91% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元5.93 (C$1.20) | C$2.51 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元8 (C$1.55) | C$2.07 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Changchun (China) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,080 (C$827) | C$1,576 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,127 (C$431) | C$1,122 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元221 (C$45) | C$109 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,000 (C$203) | C$1,019 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元800 (C$162) | C$774 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元800 (C$162) | C$66 | + 144% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元264 (C$53) | C$40 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,487 (C$504) | C$377 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | C$98 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元25 (C$5.07) | C$9 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元50 (C$10) | C$23 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Changchun (China) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元150 (C$30) | C$59 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元199 (C$40) | C$40 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元299 (C$61) | C$93 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元150 (C$30) | C$92 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Changchun (China) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元192,500 (C$39,030) | C$22,749 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元20 (C$4.06) | C$1.26 | + 222% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元60 (C$12) | C$65 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元31 (C$6) | C$31 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Changchun (China) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元20 (C$3.99) | C$8 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$96 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元48 (C$10) | C$3.72 | + 162% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元47 (C$10) | C$2.83 | + 237% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (C$1.75) | C$3.09 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (C$1.90) | C$2.46 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元20 (C$4.06) | C$19 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Changchun (China) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元94 (C$19) | C$46 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元154 (C$31) | C$26 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元200 (C$41) | C$101 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元198 (C$40) | C$87 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元40 (C$8) | C$9 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (C$6) | C$5.53 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元20 (C$3.98) | C$5.67 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元2.00 (C$0.41) | C$1.04 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元144 (C$29) | C$35 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (C$4.02) | C$10 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 222 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Changchun (China) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,507
(元17,299)
in Changchun.
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