- Cost of Living
- China
- Canada
- Hangzhou
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hangzhou, China compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hangzhou (China) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元51 (C$10) | C$14 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 (C$5.93) | C$8 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元11 (C$2.15) | C$6 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元17 (C$3.29) | C$2.38 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元12 (C$2.39) | C$4.08 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (C$1.82) | C$2.62 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元48 (C$9) | C$10 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元11 (C$2.20) | C$3.73 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (C$1.28) | C$2.90 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元7 (C$1.38) | C$2.89 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元94 (C$18) | C$16 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元6 (C$1.22) | C$2.31 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元14 (C$2.72) | C$1.76 | + 54% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Hangzhou (China) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,678 (C$1,113) | C$1,145 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,848 (C$754) | C$990 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元439 (C$86) | C$117 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,557 (C$893) | C$919 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,172 (C$426) | C$695 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元170 (C$33) | C$64 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元152 (C$30) | C$39 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,500 (C$686) | C$392 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元600 (C$118) | C$111 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元26 (C$5.16) | C$10 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元29 (C$5.74) | C$26 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in Hangzhou (China) is 95% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元996 (C$195) | C$61 | + 222% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元405 (C$79) | C$41 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元611 (C$120) | C$95 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元546 (C$107) | C$87 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Hangzhou (China) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元285,572 (C$55,965) | C$22,684 | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (C$1.38) | C$1.19 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元75 (C$15) | C$47 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元34 (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Hangzhou (China) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元44 (C$9) | C$8 | + 8% | |
| 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47 (C$9) | C$7 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元41 (C$8) | C$3.90 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元34 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (C$1.92) | C$3.21 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (C$2.50) | C$2.46 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元49 (C$10) | C$19 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Hangzhou (China) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元158 (C$31) | C$43 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元169 (C$33) | C$27 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元267 (C$52) | C$84 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元368 (C$72) | C$93 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元43 (C$8) | C$9 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (C$6) | C$5.44 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元28 (C$5.43) | C$5.57 | - 2% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,864 (C$365) | C$141 | + 159% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.38 (C$0.27) | C$2.00 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元366 (C$72) | C$34 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元21 (C$4.17) | C$10 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 108 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,125
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,520
(元12,856)
in Hangzhou.
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