Cost of living in Shanghai, China vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shanghai (China) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 78元 (C$15) | C$20 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36元 (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21元 (C$4.06) | C$5.78 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (C$3.30) | C$1.98 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 19元 (C$3.74) | C$4.18 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12元 (C$2.27) | C$3.04 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 64元 (C$13) | C$10 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17元 (C$3.39) | C$4.24 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (C$1.32) | C$3.76 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.67元 (C$1.11) | C$3.41 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 152元 (C$30) | C$19 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (C$1.51) | C$2.48 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 16元 (C$3.12) | C$1.93 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Shanghai (China) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,190元 (C$3,770) | C$2,136 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,586元 (C$2,276) | C$1,241 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 369元 (C$72) | C$133 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 10,220元 (C$2,008) | C$1,120 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,412元 (C$1,260) | C$806 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 216元 (C$42) | C$66 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 113元 (C$22) | C$54 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,437元 (C$479) | C$311 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 553元 (C$109) | C$97 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 47元 (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40元 (C$8) | C$25 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Shanghai (China) is 52% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 617元 (C$121) | C$60 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 241元 (C$47) | C$39 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 773元 (C$152) | C$98 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,123元 (C$221) | C$117 | + 88% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Shanghai (China) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 191,648元 (C$37,654) | C$22,935 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (C$1.41) | C$1.39 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 233元 (C$46) | C$67 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 47元 (C$9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Shanghai (China) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24元 (C$4.79) | C$8 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 36元 (C$7) | C$22 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 874元 (C$172) | C$77 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 63元 (C$12) | C$6 | + 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 49元 (C$10) | C$3.85 | + 152% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 41元 (C$8) | C$4.28 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (C$2.03) | C$3.11 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19元 (C$3.81) | C$2.46 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 125元 (C$25) | C$20 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Shanghai (China) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 252元 (C$50) | C$52 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 115元 (C$23) | C$26 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,584元 (C$311) | C$117 | + 165% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 606元 (C$119) | C$96 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 98元 (C$19) | C$9 | + 105% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36元 (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 42元 (C$8) | C$7 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,359元 (C$660) | C$647 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.46元 (C$0.09) | C$0.83 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 612元 (C$120) | C$35 | + 240% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22元 (C$4.41) | C$11 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 338 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Shanghai (China) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,100 (36,136元) in Shanghai to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,600 in Abbotsford.
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