- 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49 (C$10) | C$15 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 (C$6) | C$9 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元13 (C$2.69) | C$5.69 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元17 (C$3.39) | C$2.05 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元13 (C$2.58) | C$4.81 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (C$1.80) | C$2.90 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元46 (C$9) | C$10 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (C$2.76) | C$4.00 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元8 (C$1.69) | C$3.34 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元7 (C$1.36) | C$3.36 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元94 (C$19) | C$16 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (C$1.50) | C$2.41 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元13 (C$2.74) | C$2.01 | + 37% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Hangzhou (China) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元7,501 (C$1,531) | C$1,651 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元4,668 (C$952) | C$1,142 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元544 (C$111) | C$102 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,700 (C$959) | C$1,038 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,637 (C$538) | C$779 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元390 (C$80) | C$66 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元124 (C$25) | C$39 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,669 (C$749) | C$351 | + 113% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元733 (C$150) | C$86 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元30 (C$6) | C$9 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元41 (C$8) | C$22 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Hangzhou (China) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元470 (C$96) | C$59 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元325 (C$66) | C$40 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元570 (C$116) | C$93 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元747 (C$153) | C$92 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Hangzhou (China) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元221,352 (C$45,165) | C$22,749 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (C$1.44) | C$1.27 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元115 (C$23) | C$67 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元49 (C$10) | C$31 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Hangzhou (China) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元36 (C$7) | C$8 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元30 (C$6) | C$20 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元180 (C$37) | C$82 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元47 (C$10) | C$6 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元39 (C$8) | C$3.72 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元28 (C$5.61) | C$2.83 | + 98% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (C$1.95) | C$3.09 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元12 (C$2.52) | C$2.46 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元45 (C$9) | C$19 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Hangzhou (China) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元167 (C$34) | C$46 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元153 (C$31) | C$26 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元267 (C$54) | C$101 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元358 (C$73) | C$85 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元51 (C$10) | C$8 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元33 (C$7) | C$5.34 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元27 (C$5.55) | C$5.67 | - 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,366 (C$687) | C$549 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.75 (C$0.36) | C$1.04 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元358 (C$73) | C$35 | + 108% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (C$3.57) | C$11 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 448 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Hangzhou (China) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,788
(元18,566)
in Hangzhou.
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