- Cost of Living
- China
- Canada
- Qingdao
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Qingdao, China compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qingdao (China) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元47 (C$10) | C$15 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元28 (C$5.65) | C$9 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元13 (C$2.56) | C$5.69 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元14 (C$2.94) | C$2.05 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元13 (C$2.62) | C$4.81 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (C$1.79) | C$2.90 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元57 (C$11) | C$10 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元11 (C$2.32) | C$4.00 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元8 (C$1.63) | C$3.34 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.70 (C$0.95) | C$3.36 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元85 (C$17) | C$16 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (C$1.59) | C$2.41 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元9 (C$1.81) | C$2.01 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Qingdao (China) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,056 (C$823) | C$1,651 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,513 (C$510) | C$1,142 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元322 (C$65) | C$102 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,056 (C$620) | C$1,038 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,196 (C$446) | C$779 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元321 (C$65) | C$66 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元133 (C$27) | C$39 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元4,267 (C$866) | C$351 | + 146% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元425 (C$86) | C$86 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元60 (C$12) | C$9 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元34 (C$7) | C$22 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Qingdao (China) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元450 (C$91) | C$59 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元272 (C$55) | C$40 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元500 (C$101) | C$93 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元547 (C$111) | C$92 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Qingdao (China) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元171,829 (C$34,873) | C$22,749 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (C$1.40) | C$1.27 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元65 (C$13) | C$65 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元25 (C$5.04) | C$31 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Qingdao (China) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元27 (C$5.48) | C$8 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元35 (C$7) | C$20 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元64 (C$13) | C$96 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元34 (C$7) | C$6 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元37 (C$8) | C$3.72 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元37 (C$8) | C$2.83 | + 168% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (C$1.79) | C$3.09 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元12 (C$2.38) | C$2.46 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元31 (C$6) | C$19 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Qingdao (China) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元84 (C$17) | C$46 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元100 (C$20) | C$26 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元400 (C$81) | C$101 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元433 (C$88) | C$85 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元45 (C$9) | C$8 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元28 (C$5.75) | C$5.34 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元17 (C$3.41) | C$5.67 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,089 (C$627) | C$549 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.33 (C$0.07) | C$1.04 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元355 (C$72) | C$35 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (C$4.01) | C$11 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 365 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
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Cost of living in Qingdao (China) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,351
(元16,509)
in Qingdao.
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