- Cost of Living
- China
- Canada
- Wuhan
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Wuhan, China compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wuhan (China) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元24 (C$4.47) | C$14 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元27 (C$5.17) | C$8 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元11 (C$2.12) | C$6 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元12 (C$2.17) | C$2.38 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元13 (C$2.40) | C$4.26 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (C$1.45) | C$2.62 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元55 (C$10) | C$9 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元16 (C$2.97) | C$3.73 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元5.14 (C$0.97) | C$2.90 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.60 (C$0.87) | C$2.89 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元117 (C$22) | C$16 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (C$1.29) | C$2.31 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (C$1.28) | C$1.76 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Wuhan (China) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,415 (C$644) | C$1,186 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,098 (C$396) | C$982 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元292 (C$55) | C$117 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,380 (C$449) | C$919 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,885 (C$355) | C$695 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元256 (C$48) | C$64 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元109 (C$21) | C$39 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,026 (C$571) | C$392 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元1,034 (C$195) | C$111 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元25 (C$4.67) | C$10 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元27 (C$5.05) | C$26 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Wuhan (China) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元394 (C$74) | C$61 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元329 (C$62) | C$41 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元464 (C$87) | C$95 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元503 (C$95) | C$87 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Wuhan (China) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元69,926 (C$13,186) | C$22,684 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (C$1.27) | C$1.19 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元110 (C$21) | C$47 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Wuhan (China) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元21 (C$4.01) | C$8 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元25 (C$4.68) | C$20 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$85 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元12 (C$2.26) | C$7 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元33 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元41 (C$8) | C$3.90 | + 98% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元13 (C$2.42) | C$3.21 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元10 (C$1.86) | C$2.46 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元25 (C$4.77) | C$19 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Wuhan (China) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元96 (C$18) | C$44 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元67 (C$13) | C$26 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元579 (C$109) | C$84 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元156 (C$29) | C$90 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元42 (C$8) | C$9 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (C$5.96) | C$5.98 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元19 (C$3.51) | C$5.61 | - 37% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,138 (C$215) | C$141 | + 52% | |
| 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$94) | C$34 | + 175% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元19 (C$3.53) | C$10 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 147 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 10, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,889
(元10,018)
in Wuhan.
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