- Cost of Living
- China
- Canada
- Dalian
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dalian, China compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dalian (China) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元50 (C$9) | C$14 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元27 (C$5.03) | C$8 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元10 (C$1.92) | C$5.67 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元10 (C$1.92) | C$2.40 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元17 (C$3.16) | C$4.13 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (C$1.46) | C$2.54 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元56 (C$10) | C$9 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元11 (C$2.15) | C$3.55 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (C$1.28) | C$3.02 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.23 (C$0.79) | C$2.26 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元84 (C$16) | C$15 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (C$1.24) | C$2.18 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元6 (C$1.15) | C$1.87 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Dalian (China) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,106 (C$768) | C$1,186 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,021 (C$565) | C$982 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元260 (C$49) | C$104 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,084 (C$577) | C$919 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,050 (C$384) | C$695 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元229 (C$43) | C$64 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元87 (C$16) | C$39 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,444 (C$457) | C$393 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元336 (C$63) | C$111 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元31 (C$5.72) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元37 (C$7) | C$25 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Dalian (China) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元406 (C$76) | C$61 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元376 (C$70) | C$41 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元452 (C$85) | C$95 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元311 (C$58) | C$87 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Dalian (China) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元201,009 (C$37,619) | C$23,851 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6 (C$1.16) | C$1.19 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元107 (C$20) | C$47 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Dalian (China) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元25 (C$4.74) | C$7 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$85 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元100 (C$19) | C$6 | + 198% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元25 (C$4.68) | C$2.88 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元28 (C$5.22) | C$3.82 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (C$1.68) | C$3.16 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元16 (C$2.94) | C$2.53 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元36 (C$7) | C$19 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Dalian (China) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元105 (C$20) | C$45 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元95 (C$18) | C$26 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元165 (C$31) | C$84 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元317 (C$59) | C$89 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元44 (C$8) | C$9 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元35 (C$7) | C$5.72 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元29 (C$5.42) | C$5.43 | - 0% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.47 (C$0.09) | C$1.04 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元273 (C$51) | C$34 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (C$2.80) | C$10 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 179 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Dalian (China) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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$2,510
(元13,412)
in Dalian.
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