Cost of living in Shenzhen (China) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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.
| Food in Shenzhen (China) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen (China) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 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$3.70) | C$5.78 | 36% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 17元 (C$3.34) | C$1.98 | 68% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 18元 (C$3.49) | C$4.18 | 17% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 11元 (C$2.14) | C$3.04 | 30% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 77元 (C$15) | C$10 | 50% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 15元 (C$2.93) | C$4.24 | 31% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 9元 (C$1.71) | C$3.76 | 55% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 5.59元 (C$1.08) | C$3.41 | 68% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 106元 (C$20) | C$19 | 6% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 11元 (C$2.13) | C$2.48 | 14% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 12元 (C$2.28) | C$1.93 | 18% |
| Housing in Shenzhen (China) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Shenzhen (China) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 10,843元 (C$2,084) | C$2,136 | 2% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 6,928元 (C$1,332) | C$1,241 | 7% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 573元 (C$110) | C$133 | 17% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 6,564元 (C$1,262) | C$1,120 | 13% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 4,067元 (C$782) | C$806 | 3% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 310元 (C$60) | C$66 | 10% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 106元 (C$20) | C$54 | 62% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 2,226元 (C$428) | C$311 | 37% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 570元 (C$110) | C$97 | 13% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 41元 (C$8) | C$10 | 22% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 63元 (C$12) | C$25 | 52% |
| Clothes in Shenzhen (China) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Shenzhen (China) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 508元 (C$98) | C$60 | 62% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 238元 (C$46) | C$39 | 17% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 569元 (C$109) | C$98 | 12% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 709元 (C$136) | C$117 | 16% |
| Transportation in Shenzhen (China) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Shenzhen (China) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 175,985元 (C$33,829) | C$22,942 | 47% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 7元 (C$1.42) | C$1.39 | 2% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 164元 (C$32) | C$67 | 53% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 41元 (C$8) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Shenzhen (China) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Shenzhen (China) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 26元 (C$4.98) | 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 | 24% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 44元 (C$8) | C$3.85 | 118% |
| 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$2.50) | C$3.11 | 20% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 12元 (C$2.39) | C$2.46 | 3% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 79元 (C$15) | C$20 | 24% |
| Entertainment in Shenzhen (China) is 28% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Shenzhen (China) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 248元 (C$48) | C$52 | 8% |
| 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 | 17% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 63元 (C$12) | C$9 | 29% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 32元 (C$6) | C$5.42 | 13% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 40元 (C$8) | C$7 | 15% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 3,030元 (C$582) | 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 | 47% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 22元 (C$4.28) | C$11 | 61% |
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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$5,371 (27,943元) in Shenzhen.