- Cost of Living
- China
- Canada
- Shanghai
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shanghai, China compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shanghai (China) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元30 (C$5.56) | C$14 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元36 (C$7) | C$8 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 (C$2.60) | C$6 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元18 (C$3.42) | C$2.38 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 (C$2.73) | C$4.08 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (C$1.50) | C$2.62 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元72 (C$13) | C$10 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (C$2.52) | C$3.73 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元13 (C$2.41) | C$2.90 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.86 (C$0.90) | C$2.89 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元100 (C$19) | C$16 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9 (C$1.69) | C$2.31 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元17 (C$3.09) | C$1.76 | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Shanghai (China) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元14,750 (C$2,734) | C$1,186 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元6,655 (C$1,234) | C$982 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元418 (C$78) | C$117 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元7,000 (C$1,297) | C$919 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,058 (C$567) | C$695 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元209 (C$39) | C$64 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元127 (C$23) | C$39 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,265 (C$605) | C$392 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元964 (C$179) | C$111 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元56 (C$10) | C$10 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元30 (C$5.55) | C$26 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Shanghai (China) is 64% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元699 (C$129) | C$61 | + 114% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元325 (C$60) | C$41 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元799 (C$148) | C$95 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元778 (C$144) | C$87 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元175,700 (C$32,568) | C$22,684 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (C$1.43) | C$1.19 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元200 (C$37) | C$47 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元53 (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元34 (C$6) | C$8 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元40 (C$7) | C$20 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元737 (C$137) | C$85 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元34 (C$6) | C$7 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元39 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元13 (C$2.37) | C$3.21 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元19 (C$3.57) | C$2.46 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元85 (C$16) | C$19 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 65% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元255 (C$47) | C$43 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元160 (C$30) | C$27 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元913 (C$169) | C$84 | + 103% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元200 (C$37) | C$93 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元79 (C$15) | C$9 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (C$5.56) | C$5.44 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元17 (C$3.08) | C$5.57 | - 45% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,141 (C$212) | C$141 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 (C$0.04) | C$2.00 | - 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元261 (C$48) | C$34 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (C$2.78) | C$10 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,172 prices entered by 178 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
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C$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,067
(元16,548)
in Shanghai.
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