Cost of living in Qingdao (China) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 38% | |||
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| Food in Qingdao (China) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Qingdao | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49元 (C$9) | C$20 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33元 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (C$2.82) | C$5.78 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (C$2.49) | C$1.98 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11元 (C$2.10) | C$4.18 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 (C$1.91) | C$3.17 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57元 (C$11) | C$10 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (C$2.51) | C$4.24 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (C$1.35) | C$3.76 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.75元 (C$0.92) | C$3.41 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 96元 (C$18) | C$19 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (C$1.45) | C$2.48 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (C$1.99) | C$1.93 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Qingdao (China) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Qingdao | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,701元 (C$1,098) | C$2,136 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,262元 (C$436) | C$1,241 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 357元 (C$69) | C$124 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,706元 (C$521) | C$1,120 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,444元 (C$471) | C$805 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 264元 (C$51) | C$66 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 133元 (C$26) | C$54 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,957元 (C$570) | C$311 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 525元 (C$101) | C$97 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54元 (C$10) | C$10 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 41元 (C$8) | C$25 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Qingdao (China) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 419元 (C$81) | C$60 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 251元 (C$48) | C$39 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 475元 (C$92) | C$98 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 531元 (C$102) | C$117 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Qingdao (China) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Qingdao | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 168,800元 (C$32,520) | C$22,942 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (C$1.32) | C$1.40 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 64元 (C$12) | C$67 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24元 (C$4.66) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Qingdao (China) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27元 (C$5.20) | C$8 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31元 (C$5.90) | C$22 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 88元 (C$17) | C$77 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31元 (C$6) | C$6 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39元 (C$8) | C$3.85 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37元 (C$7) | C$4.33 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (C$1.58) | C$3.16 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (C$2.12) | C$2.46 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34元 (C$7) | C$20 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Qingdao (China) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Qingdao | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 109元 (C$21) | C$51 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 93元 (C$18) | C$27 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 562元 (C$108) | C$135 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420元 (C$81) | C$96 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46元 (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30元 (C$5.85) | C$5.42 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17元 (C$3.19) | C$7 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,195元 (C$616) | C$647 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.93元 (C$0.18) | C$0.83 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 352元 (C$68) | C$37 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (C$3.78) | C$11 | - 65% | |
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TOTAL | - 40% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
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