- Cost of Living
- China
- Canada
- Shanghai
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shanghai, China compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shanghai (China) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元30 (C$6) | C$15 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元36 (C$7) | C$9 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 (C$2.84) | C$5.69 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元18 (C$3.67) | C$2.17 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 (C$3.00) | C$4.84 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (C$1.64) | C$2.90 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元72 (C$15) | C$10 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (C$2.76) | C$4.00 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元13 (C$2.64) | C$3.31 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.86 (C$0.99) | C$3.07 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元100 (C$20) | C$16 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9 (C$1.85) | C$2.51 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元17 (C$3.39) | C$2.07 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Shanghai (China) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元14,750 (C$2,995) | C$1,576 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元6,655 (C$1,351) | C$1,122 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元418 (C$85) | C$109 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元7,000 (C$1,421) | C$1,019 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,058 (C$621) | C$774 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元209 (C$42) | C$66 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元127 (C$26) | C$40 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,613 (C$531) | C$377 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元740 (C$150) | C$98 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元56 (C$11) | C$9 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元29 (C$5.99) | C$23 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Shanghai (China) is 80% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元699 (C$142) | C$59 | + 139% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元325 (C$66) | C$40 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元799 (C$162) | C$93 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元778 (C$158) | C$92 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元175,700 (C$35,679) | C$22,749 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (C$1.57) | C$1.27 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元200 (C$41) | C$65 | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元53 (C$11) | C$31 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元27 (C$5.51) | C$8 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元35 (C$7) | C$20 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元875 (C$178) | C$96 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元35 (C$7) | C$6 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (C$7) | C$3.72 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元39 (C$8) | C$2.83 | + 181% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (C$2.07) | C$3.09 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元20 (C$3.97) | C$2.46 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元79 (C$16) | C$19 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元174 (C$35) | C$46 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元160 (C$32) | C$26 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元899 (C$183) | C$101 | + 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元200 (C$41) | C$87 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元80 (C$16) | C$9 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (C$6) | C$5.53 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元17 (C$3.37) | C$5.67 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,265 (C$663) | C$549 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 (C$0.04) | C$1.04 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元261 (C$53) | C$35 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (C$3.05) | C$10 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,163 prices entered by 180 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Shanghai (China) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$5,000
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$4,781
(元23,543)
in Shanghai.
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