- Cost of Living
- China
- Canada
- Shenzhen
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shenzhen, China compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shenzhen (China) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元53 (C$10) | C$14 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 (C$5.82) | C$8 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元19 (C$3.68) | C$6 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (C$3.02) | C$2.38 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元20 (C$3.96) | C$4.08 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元11 (C$2.21) | C$2.62 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元67 (C$13) | C$10 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元16 (C$3.09) | C$3.73 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元9 (C$1.65) | C$2.90 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.86 (C$1.14) | C$2.89 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元145 (C$28) | C$16 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (C$1.50) | C$2.31 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元12 (C$2.30) | C$1.76 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Shenzhen (China) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元10,489 (C$2,036) | C$1,186 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元6,373 (C$1,237) | C$982 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元384 (C$74) | C$117 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元6,116 (C$1,187) | C$919 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,591 (C$697) | C$695 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元262 (C$51) | C$64 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元114 (C$22) | C$39 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,864 (C$556) | C$392 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元419 (C$81) | C$111 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元59 (C$11) | C$10 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元36 (C$7) | C$26 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Shenzhen (China) is 45% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元559 (C$108) | C$61 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元311 (C$60) | C$41 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元553 (C$107) | C$95 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元589 (C$114) | C$87 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Shenzhen (China) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元205,422 (C$39,867) | C$22,684 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6 (C$1.23) | C$1.19 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元183 (C$36) | C$47 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元32 (C$6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Shenzhen (China) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元26 (C$5.08) | C$8 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元41 (C$8) | C$20 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元379 (C$73) | C$85 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元27 (C$5.25) | C$7 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元40 (C$8) | C$3.90 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元43 (C$8) | C$3.90 | + 115% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元13 (C$2.44) | C$3.21 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (C$2.51) | C$2.46 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元84 (C$16) | C$19 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Shenzhen (China) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元243 (C$47) | C$43 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元111 (C$22) | C$27 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元460 (C$89) | C$84 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元445 (C$86) | C$93 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元62 (C$12) | C$9 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元30 (C$5.78) | C$5.44 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元38 (C$7) | C$5.57 | + 32% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,127 (C$219) | C$141 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.56 (C$0.11) | C$2.00 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元648 (C$126) | C$34 | + 270% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (C$3.46) | C$10 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 303 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Shenzhen (China) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,341
(元17,217)
in Shenzhen.
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