- Cost of Living
- China
- Canada
- Shenzhen
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Shenzhen, China compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shenzhen (China) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元47 (C$9) | C$14 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元31 (C$5.85) | C$8 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元20 (C$3.84) | C$5.67 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元15 (C$2.85) | C$2.40 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元22 (C$4.22) | C$4.13 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元13 (C$2.48) | C$2.54 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元71 (C$13) | C$9 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元17 (C$3.29) | C$3.55 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元9 (C$1.71) | C$3.02 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元6 (C$1.21) | C$2.26 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元155 (C$29) | C$15 | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (C$1.45) | C$2.18 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元14 (C$2.64) | C$1.87 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Shenzhen (China) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元10,489 (C$1,979) | C$1,186 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元6,373 (C$1,202) | C$982 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元384 (C$72) | C$104 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元6,267 (C$1,183) | C$919 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,911 (C$738) | C$695 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元301 (C$57) | C$64 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元109 (C$21) | C$39 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,864 (C$540) | C$393 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元428 (C$81) | C$111 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元57 (C$11) | C$10 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元36 (C$7) | C$25 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Shenzhen (China) is 45% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元564 (C$106) | C$61 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元318 (C$60) | C$41 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元555 (C$105) | C$95 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元589 (C$111) | C$87 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Shenzhen (China) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元202,556 (C$38,220) | C$23,851 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6 (C$1.20) | C$1.19 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元196 (C$37) | C$47 | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元32 (C$6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Shenzhen (China) is 3% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元26 (C$4.94) | C$7 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元35 (C$7) | C$20 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元408 (C$77) | C$85 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元27 (C$5.11) | C$6 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元40 (C$8) | C$2.88 | + 162% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元44 (C$8) | C$3.82 | + 116% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元13 (C$2.37) | C$3.16 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (C$2.44) | C$2.53 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元81 (C$15) | C$19 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Shenzhen (China) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元248 (C$47) | C$45 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元114 (C$22) | C$26 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元441 (C$83) | C$84 | - 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元430 (C$81) | C$89 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元64 (C$12) | C$9 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元33 (C$6) | C$5.72 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元41 (C$8) | C$5.43 | + 43% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,152 (C$217) | C$141 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.56 (C$0.11) | C$1.04 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元709 (C$134) | C$34 | + 290% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元19 (C$3.50) | C$10 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 365 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Shenzhen (China) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,308
(元17,530)
in Shenzhen.
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