Cost of living in Hangzhou, China vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hangzhou (China) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45元 (C$9) | C$20 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (C$2.37) | C$5.84 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (C$2.66) | C$1.98 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15元 (C$2.88) | C$4.48 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (C$1.58) | C$3.04 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46元 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (C$2.93) | C$4.24 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (C$1.34) | C$3.76 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (C$1.32) | C$3.41 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107元 (C$20) | C$19 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (C$1.75) | C$2.48 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14元 (C$2.74) | C$1.93 | + 42% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Hangzhou (China) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,682元 (C$1,451) | C$2,136 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,622元 (C$873) | C$1,241 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 552元 (C$104) | C$133 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,565元 (C$862) | C$1,120 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,733元 (C$516) | C$806 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 331元 (C$63) | C$66 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 95元 (C$18) | C$54 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,106元 (C$587) | C$311 | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 692元 (C$131) | C$97 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28元 (C$5.27) | C$10 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42元 (C$8) | C$25 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Hangzhou (China) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 383元 (C$72) | C$60 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 247元 (C$47) | C$39 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 566元 (C$107) | C$98 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 622元 (C$117) | C$117 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Hangzhou (China) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 185,399元 (C$35,017) | C$22,935 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (C$1.33) | C$1.42 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 154元 (C$29) | C$67 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 47元 (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Hangzhou (China) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33元 (C$6) | C$8 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27元 (C$5.12) | C$22 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 291元 (C$55) | C$77 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 47元 (C$9) | C$6 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39元 (C$7) | C$3.85 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31元 (C$5.89) | C$4.28 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (C$1.85) | C$3.11 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (C$2.13) | C$2.46 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41元 (C$8) | C$20 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Hangzhou (China) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 164元 (C$31) | C$52 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 135元 (C$25) | C$26 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 291元 (C$55) | C$117 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 348元 (C$66) | C$96 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51元 (C$10) | C$9 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27元 (C$5.10) | C$7 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,127元 (C$591) | C$647 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.61元 (C$0.12) | C$0.83 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 289元 (C$55) | C$35 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18元 (C$3.42) | C$11 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 257 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,800 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,967 (21,006元) in Hangzhou.
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