- Cost of Living
- China
- Canada
- Chongqing
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chongqing, China compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chongqing (China) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元100 (C$19) | C$14 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元27 (C$5.10) | C$8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元20 (C$3.78) | C$6 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (C$2.97) | C$2.38 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元17 (C$3.17) | C$4.26 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (C$1.52) | C$2.62 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元32 (C$5.98) | C$9 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元17 (C$3.14) | C$3.73 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元6 (C$1.16) | C$2.90 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.47 (C$1.03) | C$2.89 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元146 (C$28) | C$16 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (C$1.56) | C$2.31 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元15 (C$2.76) | C$1.76 | + 56% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Chongqing (China) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,974 (C$939) | C$1,186 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,804 (C$529) | C$982 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元679 (C$128) | C$117 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,717 (C$513) | C$919 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,221 (C$230) | C$695 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元400 (C$75) | C$64 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元126 (C$24) | C$39 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,220 (C$419) | C$392 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元378 (C$71) | C$111 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元51 (C$10) | C$10 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元32 (C$5.96) | C$26 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Chongqing (China) is 81% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元964 (C$182) | C$61 | + 200% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元369 (C$70) | C$41 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元738 (C$139) | C$95 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元359 (C$68) | C$87 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Chongqing (China) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元205,319 (C$38,747) | C$22,684 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (C$1.23) | C$1.19 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元93 (C$17) | C$47 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元24 (C$4.52) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Chongqing (China) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元52 (C$10) | C$8 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元20 (C$3.79) | C$20 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元353 (C$67) | C$85 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | C$7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元8 (C$1.51) | C$3.90 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元30 (C$5.66) | C$3.90 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元5.99 (C$1.13) | C$3.21 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (C$1.79) | C$2.46 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元67 (C$13) | C$19 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Chongqing (China) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元136 (C$26) | C$44 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元72 (C$14) | C$26 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元587 (C$111) | C$84 | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元349 (C$66) | C$90 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元41 (C$8) | C$9 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (C$5.98) | C$5.98 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元21 (C$4.04) | C$5.61 | - 28% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,055 (C$199) | C$141 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.25 (C$0.05) | C$2.00 | - 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元375 (C$71) | C$34 | + 108% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (C$3.82) | C$10 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 107 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,638
(元13,981)
in Chongqing.
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