Cost of living in Hangzhou (China) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 30% | |||
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| Food in Hangzhou (China) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Hangzhou | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45元 (C$9) | C$20 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (C$6) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (C$2.39) | C$5.78 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (C$2.68) | C$1.98 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15元 (C$2.90) | C$4.18 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (C$1.59) | C$3.17 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46元 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (C$3.01) | C$4.24 | - 29% | |
| 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 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (C$1.76) | C$2.48 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14元 (C$2.75) | C$1.93 | + 42% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Hangzhou (China) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Hangzhou | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,682元 (C$1,458) | C$2,136 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,622元 (C$877) | C$1,241 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 552元 (C$105) | C$124 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,565元 (C$867) | C$1,120 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,838元 (C$539) | C$805 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 331元 (C$63) | C$66 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 95元 (C$18) | C$54 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,106元 (C$590) | C$311 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 692元 (C$131) | C$97 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28元 (C$5.29) | 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) | ||||
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| Hangzhou | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 383元 (C$73) | C$60 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 247元 (C$47) | C$39 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 566元 (C$107) | C$98 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 622元 (C$118) | C$117 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Hangzhou (China) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Hangzhou | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 185,606元 (C$35,237) | C$22,942 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (C$1.33) | C$1.40 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 129元 (C$25) | C$67 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 53元 (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Hangzhou (China) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Hangzhou | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 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$5.15) | C$22 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 504元 (C$96) | C$77 | + 24% | |
| 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 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31元 (C$5.92) | C$4.33 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (C$1.86) | C$3.16 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (C$2.14) | C$2.46 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41元 (C$8) | C$20 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Hangzhou (China) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Hangzhou | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 164元 (C$31) | C$51 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 135元 (C$26) | C$27 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 291元 (C$55) | C$135 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 348元 (C$66) | C$96 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51元 (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27元 (C$5.12) | C$7 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,127元 (C$594) | C$647 | - 8% | |
| 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$37 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18元 (C$3.43) | C$11 | - 69% | |
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TOTAL | - 31% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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