Cost of living in Chongqing (China) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 31% | |||
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| Food in Chongqing (China) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Chongqing | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 63元 (C$12) | C$20 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31元 (C$5.88) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21元 (C$3.96) | C$5.78 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (C$2.88) | C$1.98 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (C$3.00) | C$4.18 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (C$1.60) | C$3.17 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46元 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14元 (C$2.64) | C$4.24 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (C$1.19) | C$3.76 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.51元 (C$1.06) | C$3.41 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 124元 (C$24) | C$19 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (C$1.51) | C$2.48 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (C$1.88) | C$1.93 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Chongqing (China) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Chongqing | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,015元 (C$772) | C$2,136 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,720元 (C$523) | C$1,241 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 410元 (C$79) | C$124 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,432元 (C$467) | C$1,120 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,371元 (C$264) | C$805 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 329元 (C$63) | C$66 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 90元 (C$17) | C$54 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,237元 (C$430) | C$311 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 496元 (C$95) | C$97 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 57元 (C$11) | C$10 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 43元 (C$8) | C$25 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Chongqing (China) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Chongqing | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 547元 (C$105) | C$60 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 351元 (C$68) | C$39 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 537元 (C$103) | C$98 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 427元 (C$82) | C$117 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Chongqing (China) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Chongqing | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 152,971元 (C$29,399) | C$22,942 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (C$1.27) | C$1.40 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 125元 (C$24) | C$67 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27元 (C$5.27) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Chongqing (China) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Chongqing | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 51元 (C$10) | C$8 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 36元 (C$7) | C$22 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 414元 (C$80) | C$77 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 39元 (C$8) | C$6 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9元 (C$1.69) | C$3.85 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29元 (C$5.53) | C$4.33 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7元 (C$1.30) | C$3.16 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16元 (C$3.14) | C$2.46 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 66元 (C$13) | C$20 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Chongqing (China) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Chongqing | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 166元 (C$32) | C$51 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 81元 (C$16) | C$27 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 510元 (C$98) | C$135 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 313元 (C$60) | C$96 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 47元 (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31元 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23元 (C$4.40) | C$7 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,815元 (C$541) | C$647 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.25元 (C$0.05) | C$0.83 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 384元 (C$74) | C$37 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28元 (C$5.32) | C$11 | - 51% | |
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TOTAL | - 39% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 92 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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