Cost of living in Chengdu (China) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 41% | |||
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| Food in Chengdu (China) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26元 (C$4.89) | C$20 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32元 (C$5.99) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16元 (C$3.04) | C$5.78 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (C$2.84) | C$1.98 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (C$2.65) | C$4.18 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 (C$1.83) | C$3.17 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 51元 (C$10) | C$10 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 (C$2.37) | C$4.24 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (C$1.16) | C$3.76 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.95元 (C$1.13) | C$3.41 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164元 (C$31) | C$19 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (C$1.66) | C$2.48 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (C$2.05) | C$1.93 | + 6% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Chengdu (China) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,720元 (C$894) | C$2,136 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,792元 (C$529) | C$1,257 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 323元 (C$61) | C$124 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,077元 (C$583) | C$1,120 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,845元 (C$350) | C$805 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 218元 (C$41) | C$66 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 93元 (C$18) | C$54 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,201元 (C$417) | C$311 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 565元 (C$107) | C$97 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50元 (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42元 (C$8) | C$25 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Chengdu (China) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 506元 (C$96) | C$60 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 212元 (C$40) | C$39 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 602元 (C$114) | C$98 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 657元 (C$125) | C$117 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Chengdu (China) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 213,009元 (C$40,363) | C$22,942 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (C$1.51) | C$1.67 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 157元 (C$30) | C$67 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 40元 (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Chengdu (China) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25元 (C$4.81) | C$8 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24元 (C$4.62) | C$22 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 158元 (C$30) | C$77 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18元 (C$3.37) | C$6 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40元 (C$8) | C$3.85 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37元 (C$7) | C$4.33 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (C$1.92) | C$3.16 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10元 (C$1.89) | C$2.46 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61元 (C$12) | C$20 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Chengdu (China) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 156元 (C$30) | C$51 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80元 (C$15) | C$27 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 306元 (C$58) | C$135 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 308元 (C$58) | C$96 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52元 (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34元 (C$7) | C$7 | - 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,218元 (C$610) | C$647 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.39元 (C$0.07) | C$0.24 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 225元 (C$43) | C$37 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (C$3.92) | C$11 | - 64% | |
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TOTAL | - 36% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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