- Cost of Living
- China
- Canada
- Changzhou
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Changzhou, China compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Changzhou (China) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元55 (C$11) | C$15 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元36 (C$7) | C$9 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元21 (C$4.28) | C$5.69 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 (C$2.72) | C$2.05 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元12 (C$2.38) | C$4.81 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (C$1.84) | C$2.90 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元130 (C$27) | C$10 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元22 (C$4.42) | C$4.00 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | C$3.34 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元10 (C$2.04) | C$3.36 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元250 (C$51) | C$16 | + 227% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元4.43 (C$0.90) | C$2.41 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元15 (C$2.96) | C$2.01 | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Changzhou (China) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元14,544 (C$2,967) | C$1,651 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元4,500 (C$918) | C$1,142 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元850 (C$173) | C$102 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,333 (C$476) | C$1,038 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,800 (C$571) | C$779 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元850 (C$173) | C$66 | + 161% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元80 (C$16) | C$39 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元1,700 (C$347) | C$351 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元600 (C$122) | C$86 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元45 (C$9) | C$9 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元60 (C$12) | C$22 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Changzhou (China) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元800 (C$163) | C$59 | + 175% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | C$40 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元886 (C$181) | C$93 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元1,000 (C$204) | C$92 | + 121% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Changzhou (China) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,749 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (C$1.63) | C$1.27 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元71 (C$15) | C$67 | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Changzhou (China) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元20 (C$4.08) | C$8 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$82 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | C$3.72 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元30 (C$6) | C$2.83 | + 116% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | C$3.09 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | C$2.46 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元22 (C$4.49) | C$19 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Changzhou (China) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元137 (C$28) | C$46 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元65 (C$13) | C$26 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$101 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元415 (C$85) | C$85 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元55 (C$11) | C$8 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元33 (C$7) | C$5.34 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元33 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$1.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元180 (C$37) | C$35 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元19 (C$3.77) | C$11 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 295 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Changzhou (China) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,000
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,563
(元22,365)
in Changzhou.
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