- Cost of Living
- China
- Canada
- Wuhan
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Wuhan, China compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wuhan (China) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元24 (C$4.62) | C$14 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元27 (C$5.35) | C$8 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元11 (C$2.19) | C$6 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元12 (C$2.25) | C$2.38 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元13 (C$2.48) | C$4.08 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (C$1.50) | C$2.62 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元55 (C$11) | C$10 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元16 (C$3.07) | C$3.73 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元5.14 (C$1.00) | C$2.90 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.60 (C$0.90) | C$2.89 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元117 (C$23) | C$16 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (C$1.33) | C$2.31 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (C$1.33) | C$1.76 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Wuhan (China) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,415 (C$666) | C$1,186 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,098 (C$409) | C$982 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元292 (C$57) | C$117 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,380 (C$464) | C$919 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,885 (C$368) | C$695 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元256 (C$50) | C$64 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元109 (C$21) | C$39 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,026 (C$590) | C$392 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元1,034 (C$202) | C$111 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元25 (C$4.83) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元27 (C$5.23) | C$26 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Wuhan (China) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元394 (C$77) | C$61 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元329 (C$64) | C$41 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元464 (C$90) | C$95 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元503 (C$98) | C$87 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Wuhan (China) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元69,926 (C$13,643) | C$22,684 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (C$1.32) | C$1.19 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元110 (C$21) | C$47 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Wuhan (China) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元21 (C$4.15) | C$8 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元25 (C$4.84) | C$20 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$85 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元12 (C$2.34) | C$7 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元33 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元41 (C$8) | C$3.90 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元13 (C$2.51) | C$3.21 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元10 (C$1.92) | C$2.46 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元25 (C$4.94) | C$19 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Wuhan (China) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元96 (C$19) | C$43 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元67 (C$13) | C$27 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元579 (C$113) | C$84 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元156 (C$30) | C$93 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元42 (C$8) | C$9 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (C$6) | C$5.44 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元19 (C$3.63) | C$5.57 | - 35% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,138 (C$222) | C$141 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.24 (C$0.05) | C$2.00 | - 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元496 (C$97) | C$34 | + 185% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元19 (C$3.65) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 136 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,082
(元10,673)
in Wuhan.
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