- Cost of Living
- China
- Canada
- Dalian
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dalian, China compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dalian (China) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元50 (C$9) | C$14 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元27 (C$4.98) | C$8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元10 (C$1.91) | C$6 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元10 (C$1.90) | C$2.38 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元17 (C$3.13) | C$4.08 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (C$1.44) | C$2.62 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元56 (C$10) | C$10 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元11 (C$2.13) | C$3.73 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (C$1.27) | C$2.90 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.23 (C$0.78) | C$2.89 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元84 (C$16) | C$16 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (C$1.23) | C$2.31 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元6 (C$1.13) | C$1.76 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Dalian (China) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,506 (C$835) | C$1,186 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,071 (C$569) | C$982 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元260 (C$48) | C$117 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,282 (C$608) | C$919 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,300 (C$426) | C$695 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元229 (C$42) | C$64 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元87 (C$16) | C$39 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,444 (C$453) | C$392 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元336 (C$62) | C$111 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元31 (C$5.66) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元37 (C$7) | C$26 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Dalian (China) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元406 (C$75) | C$61 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元376 (C$70) | C$41 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元452 (C$84) | C$95 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元311 (C$58) | C$87 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Dalian (China) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元201,009 (C$37,260) | C$22,684 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6 (C$1.15) | C$1.19 | - 3% | |
| 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 | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Dalian (China) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元25 (C$4.70) | C$8 | - 40% | |
| 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$7 | + 179% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元25 (C$4.63) | C$3.90 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元28 (C$5.17) | C$3.90 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (C$1.66) | C$3.21 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元16 (C$2.91) | C$2.46 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元34 (C$6) | C$19 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Dalian (China) is 69% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元97 (C$18) | C$43 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元95 (C$18) | C$27 | - 34% | |
| 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327 (C$61) | C$93 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元44 (C$8) | C$9 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元36 (C$7) | C$5.44 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元29 (C$5.37) | C$5.57 | - 4% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,100 (C$204) | C$141 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.56 (C$0.10) | C$2.00 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元273 (C$51) | C$34 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (C$2.78) | C$10 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 117 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 03, 2017.
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Cost of living in Dalian (China) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,186
(元11,791)
in Dalian.
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