- Cost of Living
- China
- Canada
- Hangzhou
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hangzhou, China compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hangzhou (China) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元53 (C$10) | C$14 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元31 (C$5.81) | C$8 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元11 (C$2.07) | C$6 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元17 (C$3.22) | C$2.38 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元13 (C$2.36) | C$4.26 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (C$1.75) | C$2.62 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元48 (C$9) | C$9 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元11 (C$2.12) | C$3.73 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (C$1.23) | C$2.90 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元7 (C$1.34) | C$2.89 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元98 (C$18) | C$16 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (C$1.31) | C$2.31 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元14 (C$2.58) | C$1.76 | + 46% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Hangzhou (China) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,556 (C$1,048) | C$1,186 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,717 (C$701) | C$982 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元439 (C$83) | C$117 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,380 (C$827) | C$919 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,075 (C$392) | C$695 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元170 (C$32) | C$64 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元140 (C$26) | C$39 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,375 (C$637) | C$392 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元600 (C$113) | C$111 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元26 (C$4.97) | C$10 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元28 (C$5.21) | C$26 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Hangzhou (China) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元517 (C$98) | C$61 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元330 (C$62) | C$41 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元612 (C$116) | C$95 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元546 (C$103) | C$87 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Hangzhou (China) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元247,633 (C$46,733) | C$22,684 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (C$1.33) | C$1.19 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元67 (C$13) | C$47 | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元34 (C$6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Hangzhou (China) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元37 (C$7) | C$8 | - 11% | |
| 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 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元39 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元34 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (C$1.85) | C$3.21 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (C$2.41) | C$2.46 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元49 (C$9) | C$19 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Hangzhou (China) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元154 (C$29) | C$44 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元163 (C$31) | C$26 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元267 (C$50) | C$84 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元406 (C$77) | C$90 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元43 (C$8) | C$9 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元31 (C$5.88) | C$5.98 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元28 (C$5.23) | C$5.61 | - 7% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,161 (C$219) | C$141 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.03 (C$0.19) | C$2.00 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元332 (C$63) | C$34 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元21 (C$4.02) | C$10 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 157 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Hangzhou (China) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,580
(元13,671)
in Hangzhou.
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