Cost of living in Shenzhen, China vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shenzhen (China) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49元 (C$9) | C$20 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21元 (C$4.02) | C$5.84 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (C$2.87) | C$1.98 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17元 (C$3.20) | C$4.48 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (C$1.78) | C$3.04 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 82元 (C$16) | C$10 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (C$2.77) | C$4.24 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (C$1.37) | C$3.76 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.32元 (C$1.00) | C$3.41 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114元 (C$21) | C$19 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (C$1.53) | C$2.48 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (C$2.16) | C$1.93 | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Shenzhen (China) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,545元 (C$2,176) | C$2,136 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,000元 (C$1,320) | C$1,241 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 560元 (C$106) | C$133 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,371元 (C$1,201) | C$1,120 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,915元 (C$738) | C$806 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 260元 (C$49) | C$66 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 115元 (C$22) | C$54 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,249元 (C$424) | C$311 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 577元 (C$109) | C$97 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43元 (C$8) | C$10 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 36元 (C$7) | C$25 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Shenzhen (China) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 534元 (C$101) | C$60 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 248元 (C$47) | C$39 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 519元 (C$98) | C$98 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 688元 (C$130) | C$117 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Shenzhen (China) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,886元 (C$32,214) | C$22,935 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (C$1.44) | C$1.42 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 143元 (C$27) | C$67 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 35元 (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Shenzhen (China) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27元 (C$5.09) | C$8 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 36元 (C$7) | C$22 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 402元 (C$76) | C$77 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 32元 (C$5.96) | C$6 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44元 (C$8) | C$3.85 | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 44元 (C$8) | C$4.28 | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13元 (C$2.43) | C$3.11 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13元 (C$2.36) | C$2.46 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 78元 (C$15) | C$20 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Shenzhen (China) is 31% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 229元 (C$43) | C$52 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 99元 (C$19) | C$26 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 595元 (C$112) | C$117 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 527元 (C$99) | C$96 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 61元 (C$11) | C$9 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 41元 (C$8) | C$7 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,089元 (C$582) | C$647 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.60元 (C$0.11) | C$0.83 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 315元 (C$59) | C$35 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (C$4.02) | C$11 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 428 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$7,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,431 (28,811元) in Shenzhen.
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