- Cost of Living
- China
- Canada
- Dalian
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dalian, China compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dalian (China) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元55 (C$11) | C$15 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元28 (C$5.62) | C$9 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元11 (C$2.22) | C$5.69 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元11 (C$2.25) | C$2.05 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元17 (C$3.56) | C$4.81 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (C$1.58) | C$2.90 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元61 (C$12) | C$10 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元11 (C$2.32) | C$4.00 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元6 (C$1.32) | C$3.34 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.33 (C$0.88) | C$3.36 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元87 (C$18) | C$16 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (C$1.43) | C$2.41 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元6 (C$1.28) | C$2.01 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Dalian (China) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,106 (C$838) | C$1,651 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,021 (C$616) | C$1,142 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元260 (C$53) | C$102 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,928 (C$597) | C$1,038 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,050 (C$418) | C$779 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元229 (C$47) | C$66 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元87 (C$18) | C$39 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,444 (C$499) | C$351 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元336 (C$69) | C$86 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元31 (C$6) | C$9 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元37 (C$8) | C$22 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Dalian (China) is 56% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元406 (C$83) | C$59 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元376 (C$77) | C$40 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元452 (C$92) | C$93 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元311 (C$63) | C$92 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Dalian (China) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元185,379 (C$37,825) | C$22,749 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6 (C$1.26) | C$1.27 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元107 (C$22) | C$67 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Dalian (China) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元25 (C$5.17) | C$8 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | C$20 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元150 (C$31) | C$82 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元100 (C$20) | C$6 | + 216% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元25 (C$5.10) | C$3.72 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元28 (C$5.69) | C$2.83 | + 101% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (C$1.83) | C$3.09 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元16 (C$3.21) | C$2.46 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元36 (C$7) | C$19 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Dalian (China) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元105 (C$21) | C$46 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元95 (C$19) | C$26 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元165 (C$34) | C$101 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元317 (C$65) | C$85 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元44 (C$9) | C$8 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元35 (C$7) | C$5.34 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元29 (C$5.91) | C$5.67 | + 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.47 (C$0.10) | C$1.04 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元273 (C$56) | C$35 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (C$3.06) | C$11 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 275 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Dalian (China) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,501
(元17,159)
in Dalian.
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