- Cost of Living
- China
- Canada
- Wuhan
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Wuhan, China compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wuhan (China) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元24 (C$4.52) | C$14 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元27 (C$5.24) | C$8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元11 (C$2.14) | C$5.59 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元12 (C$2.20) | C$2.09 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元13 (C$2.43) | C$4.04 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (C$1.47) | C$2.54 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元55 (C$11) | C$9 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元16 (C$3.00) | C$3.55 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元5.14 (C$0.98) | C$3.02 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.60 (C$0.88) | C$2.26 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元117 (C$22) | C$15 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (C$1.30) | C$2.18 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (C$1.30) | C$1.87 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Wuhan (China) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,415 (C$652) | C$1,209 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,098 (C$400) | C$1,030 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元292 (C$56) | C$104 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,380 (C$454) | C$919 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,885 (C$360) | C$695 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元256 (C$49) | C$70 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元109 (C$21) | C$39 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,026 (C$578) | C$393 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元1,034 (C$197) | C$111 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元25 (C$4.73) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元27 (C$5.11) | C$24 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Wuhan (China) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元394 (C$75) | C$56 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元329 (C$63) | C$38 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元464 (C$89) | C$96 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元503 (C$96) | C$87 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Wuhan (China) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元109,300 (C$20,861) | C$23,851 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (C$1.29) | C$1.19 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元110 (C$21) | C$46 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Wuhan (China) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元21 (C$4.06) | C$7 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元25 (C$4.74) | C$20 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$80 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元12 (C$2.29) | C$6 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元33 (C$6) | C$2.88 | + 117% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元41 (C$8) | C$3.82 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元13 (C$2.45) | C$3.16 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元10 (C$1.88) | C$2.53 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元25 (C$4.83) | C$19 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Wuhan (China) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元96 (C$18) | C$45 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元67 (C$13) | C$26 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元579 (C$111) | C$84 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元156 (C$30) | C$86 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元42 (C$8) | C$9 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (C$6) | C$5.72 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元19 (C$3.55) | C$5.57 | - 36% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.24 (C$0.05) | C$1.04 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元496 (C$95) | C$34 | + 176% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元19 (C$3.57) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 171 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Wuhan (China) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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$2,348
(元12,304)
in Wuhan.
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