- Cost of Living
- China
- Canada
- Qingdao
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Qingdao, China compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qingdao (China) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元46 (C$9) | C$14 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元27 (C$5.04) | C$8 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元13 (C$2.43) | C$5.67 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元15 (C$2.82) | C$2.40 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元13 (C$2.40) | C$4.13 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (C$1.78) | C$2.54 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元58 (C$11) | C$9 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元11 (C$2.07) | C$3.55 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元8 (C$1.56) | C$3.02 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.35 (C$0.82) | C$2.26 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元88 (C$17) | C$15 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (C$1.48) | C$2.18 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元8 (C$1.51) | C$1.87 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Qingdao (China) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,159 (C$785) | C$1,186 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,688 (C$507) | C$982 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元339 (C$64) | C$104 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,056 (C$577) | C$919 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,196 (C$414) | C$695 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元321 (C$61) | C$64 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元141 (C$27) | C$39 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元4,929 (C$930) | C$393 | + 137% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元500 (C$94) | C$111 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元60 (C$11) | C$10 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元32 (C$6) | C$25 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Qingdao (China) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元425 (C$80) | C$61 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元322 (C$61) | C$41 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元494 (C$93) | C$95 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元624 (C$118) | C$87 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Qingdao (China) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元219,823 (C$41,478) | C$23,851 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (C$1.32) | C$1.19 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元69 (C$13) | C$47 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元24 (C$4.58) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Qingdao (China) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元27 (C$5.09) | C$7 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元35 (C$7) | C$20 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元78 (C$15) | C$85 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元34 (C$6) | C$6 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元37 (C$7) | C$2.88 | + 143% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元35 (C$7) | C$3.82 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (C$1.64) | C$3.16 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元12 (C$2.26) | C$2.53 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元31 (C$5.90) | C$19 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Qingdao (China) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元82 (C$16) | C$45 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元110 (C$21) | C$26 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元433 (C$82) | C$84 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元417 (C$79) | C$89 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元45 (C$8) | C$9 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元28 (C$5.34) | C$5.72 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元18 (C$3.31) | C$5.43 | - 39% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,098 (C$207) | C$141 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.93 (C$0.18) | C$1.04 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元387 (C$73) | C$34 | + 113% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元19 (C$3.59) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 148 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Qingdao (China) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,601
(元13,785)
in Qingdao.
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