Cost of living in Shanghai, China vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shanghai (China) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 65元 (C$12) | C$20 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36元 (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19元 (C$3.56) | C$5.78 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19元 (C$3.66) | C$1.98 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (C$2.95) | C$4.18 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 (C$1.96) | C$3.04 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 64元 (C$12) | C$10 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18元 (C$3.43) | C$4.24 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9元 (C$1.74) | C$3.76 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.67元 (C$0.88) | C$3.41 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120元 (C$23) | C$19 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (C$1.37) | C$2.48 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16元 (C$2.99) | C$1.93 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Shanghai (China) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,026元 (C$2,837) | C$2,136 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,388元 (C$1,584) | C$1,241 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 421元 (C$80) | C$133 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,555元 (C$1,804) | C$1,120 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,788元 (C$904) | C$806 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 278元 (C$53) | C$66 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 102元 (C$19) | C$54 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,334元 (C$441) | C$311 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 611元 (C$115) | C$97 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41元 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 41元 (C$8) | C$25 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Shanghai (China) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 604元 (C$114) | C$60 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 276元 (C$52) | C$39 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 695元 (C$131) | C$98 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 909元 (C$172) | C$117 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 152,323元 (C$28,759) | C$22,935 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (C$1.30) | C$1.39 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 197元 (C$37) | C$67 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 40元 (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 23元 (C$4.39) | C$8 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33元 (C$6) | C$22 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 937元 (C$177) | C$77 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 49元 (C$9) | C$6 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 48元 (C$9) | C$3.85 | + 135% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33元 (C$6) | C$4.28 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (C$1.81) | C$3.11 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19元 (C$3.67) | C$2.46 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 107元 (C$20) | C$20 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 199元 (C$38) | C$52 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 101元 (C$19) | C$26 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,400元 (C$264) | C$117 | + 125% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 536元 (C$101) | C$96 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 85元 (C$16) | C$9 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 42元 (C$8) | C$7 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,286元 (C$620) | C$647 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.54元 (C$0.10) | C$0.83 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 526元 (C$99) | C$35 | + 181% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (C$4.03) | C$11 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 704 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2020.
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