Cost of living in Shenzhen, China vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shenzhen (China) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56元 (C$11) | C$20 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36元 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19元 (C$3.68) | C$5.78 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (C$3.32) | C$1.98 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18元 (C$3.47) | C$4.18 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11元 (C$2.13) | C$3.04 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 77元 (C$15) | C$10 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (C$2.91) | C$4.24 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9元 (C$1.70) | C$3.76 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.59元 (C$1.07) | C$3.41 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 106元 (C$20) | C$19 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11元 (C$2.12) | C$2.48 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (C$2.27) | C$1.93 | + 17% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Shenzhen (China) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,843元 (C$2,073) | C$2,136 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,928元 (C$1,325) | C$1,241 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 573元 (C$110) | C$133 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,564元 (C$1,255) | C$1,120 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,067元 (C$778) | C$806 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 310元 (C$59) | C$66 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 106元 (C$20) | C$54 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,226元 (C$426) | C$311 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 570元 (C$109) | C$97 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41元 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63元 (C$12) | C$25 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Shenzhen (China) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 508元 (C$97) | C$60 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 238元 (C$46) | C$39 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569元 (C$109) | C$98 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 709元 (C$136) | C$117 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Shenzhen (China) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 175,985元 (C$33,651) | C$22,942 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (C$1.41) | C$1.39 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 164元 (C$31) | C$67 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 41元 (C$8) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Shenzhen (China) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26元 (C$4.95) | C$8 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34元 (C$7) | C$22 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 429元 (C$82) | C$77 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42元 (C$8) | C$6 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44元 (C$8) | C$3.85 | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38元 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13元 (C$2.48) | C$3.11 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (C$2.38) | C$2.46 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 79元 (C$15) | C$20 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Shenzhen (China) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 248元 (C$47) | C$52 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 102元 (C$20) | C$26 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 595元 (C$114) | C$117 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 584元 (C$112) | C$96 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 63元 (C$12) | C$9 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40元 (C$8) | C$7 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,030元 (C$579) | C$647 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.59元 (C$0.11) | C$0.83 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 270元 (C$52) | C$35 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22元 (C$4.25) | C$11 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 175 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Shenzhen (China) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,600 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,339 (27,923元) in Shenzhen.
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