- Cost of Living
- China
- Canada
- Changchun
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Changchun, China compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Changchun (China) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元32 (C$6) | C$14 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元29 (C$5.67) | C$8 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元10 (C$2.03) | C$6 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元20 (C$3.86) | C$2.38 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元11 (C$2.20) | C$4.08 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元17 (C$3.36) | C$2.62 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元100 (C$20) | C$10 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元27 (C$5.17) | C$3.73 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元4.78 (C$0.93) | C$2.90 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.93 (C$0.96) | C$2.89 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元148 (C$29) | C$16 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元5.93 (C$1.16) | C$2.31 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元8 (C$1.50) | C$1.76 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Changchun (China) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,080 (C$796) | C$1,186 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,127 (C$415) | C$982 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元221 (C$43) | C$117 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,000 (C$195) | C$919 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元800 (C$156) | C$695 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | C$64 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元264 (C$51) | C$39 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,487 (C$485) | C$392 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | C$111 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元25 (C$4.88) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元50 (C$10) | C$26 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Changchun (China) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元150 (C$29) | C$61 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元199 (C$39) | C$41 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元299 (C$58) | C$95 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元150 (C$29) | C$87 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Changchun (China) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元200,000 (C$39,020) | C$22,684 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元20 (C$3.90) | C$1.19 | + 229% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元40 (C$8) | C$47 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元31 (C$6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Changchun (China) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元20 (C$3.84) | C$8 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$85 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | C$7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元48 (C$9) | C$3.90 | + 140% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元47 (C$9) | C$3.90 | + 136% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (C$1.69) | C$3.21 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (C$1.83) | C$2.46 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元20 (C$3.90) | C$19 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Changchun (China) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元94 (C$18) | C$43 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元164 (C$32) | C$27 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元200 (C$39) | C$84 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元198 (C$39) | C$93 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元40 (C$8) | C$9 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (C$5.83) | C$5.44 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元20 (C$3.83) | C$5.57 | - 31% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元4,300 (C$839) | C$141 | + 495% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元2.00 (C$0.39) | C$2.00 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元144 (C$28) | C$34 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (C$3.87) | C$10 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 52 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,768
(元14,187)
in Changchun.
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