- Cost of Living
- China
- Canada
- Changzhou
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Changzhou, China compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Changzhou (China) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元14 (C$2.61) | C$14 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元36 (C$7) | C$8 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | C$6 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元11 (C$2.09) | C$2.38 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元12 (C$2.15) | C$4.08 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | C$2.62 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | C$10 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元22 (C$4.03) | C$3.73 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | C$2.90 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | C$2.89 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | C$16 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (C$1.30) | C$2.31 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元10 (C$1.86) | C$1.76 | + 6% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Changzhou (China) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,565 (C$850) | C$1,186 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | C$982 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | C$117 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,356 (C$438) | C$919 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | C$695 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | C$64 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元30 (C$5.58) | C$39 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | C$392 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | C$111 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元45 (C$8) | C$10 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$26 | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Changzhou (China) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | C$61 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | C$41 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | C$95 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元1,000 (C$186) | C$87 | + 115% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Changzhou (China) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,684 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (C$1.49) | C$1.19 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元61 (C$11) | C$47 | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Changzhou (China) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元20 (C$3.72) | C$8 | - 53% | |
| 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.) | - | C$3.90 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | C$3.90 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | C$3.21 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | C$2.46 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元22 (C$4.10) | C$19 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Changzhou (China) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元140 (C$26) | C$43 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元70 (C$13) | C$27 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$84 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元250 (C$47) | C$93 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元32 (C$6) | C$9 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (C$5.58) | C$5.44 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元24 (C$4.56) | C$5.57 | - 18% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元100 (C$19) | C$141 | - 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$2.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元160 (C$30) | C$34 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (C$2.79) | C$10 | - 72% | |
| 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 53 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2017.
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Cost of living in Changzhou (China) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,604
(元13,990)
in Changzhou.
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