Cost of living in Kunming (China) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 49% | |||
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| Food in Kunming (China) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kunming | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31元 (C$6) | C$23 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (C$7) | C$12 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16元 (C$3.21) | C$6 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (C$2.47) | C$2.09 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13元 (C$2.48) | C$4.37 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6元 (C$1.17) | C$3.95 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 44元 (C$9) | C$11 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 (C$2.26) | C$4.85 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.35元 (C$1.04) | C$3.95 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.86元 (C$0.95) | C$3.64 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 134元 (C$26) | C$21 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (C$1.43) | C$2.77 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8元 (C$1.60) | C$2.11 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Kunming (China) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kunming | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,402元 (C$663) | C$2,417 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,503元 (C$488) | C$1,456 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 325元 (C$63) | C$120 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,269元 (C$442) | C$1,347 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,646元 (C$321) | C$985 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 392元 (C$76) | C$69 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 89元 (C$17) | C$63 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,809元 (C$353) | C$311 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 738元 (C$144) | C$140 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31元 (C$5.96) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 31元 (C$6) | C$23 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Kunming (China) is 49% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kunming | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 727元 (C$142) | C$57 | + 149% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 256元 (C$50) | C$41 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 617元 (C$120) | C$105 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 709元 (C$138) | C$117 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Kunming (China) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kunming | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,663元 (C$19,617) | C$24,609 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (C$1.39) | C$1.65 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110元 (C$21) | C$60 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 42元 (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Kunming (China) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kunming | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31元 (C$6) | C$8 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33元 (C$6) | C$22 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150元 (C$29) | C$77 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 72元 (C$14) | C$6 | + 118% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30元 (C$5.78) | C$4.17 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33元 (C$6) | C$4.59 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15元 (C$2.97) | C$3.11 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (C$2.06) | C$3.02 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28元 (C$5.54) | C$20 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Kunming (China) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kunming | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 106元 (C$21) | C$55 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86元 (C$17) | C$26 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 589元 (C$115) | C$135 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 318元 (C$62) | C$96 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 38元 (C$7) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24元 (C$4.59) | C$4.71 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 18元 (C$3.58) | C$6 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,359元 (C$655) | C$647 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20元 (C$0.04) | C$0.24 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 183元 (C$36) | C$37 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18元 (C$3.53) | C$13 | - 72% | |
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TOTAL | - 48% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 115 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 14, 2024.
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