Cost of living in Wuhan, China vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wuhan (China) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24元 (C$4.47) | C$20 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33元 (C$6) | C$10 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (C$2.31) | C$5.84 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 (C$2.27) | C$1.98 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13元 (C$2.53) | C$4.48 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (C$1.46) | C$3.04 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40元 (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 (C$2.31) | C$4.24 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.27元 (C$0.99) | C$3.76 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.06元 (C$0.96) | C$3.41 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 106元 (C$20) | C$19 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (C$1.25) | C$2.48 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7元 (C$1.38) | C$1.93 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Wuhan (China) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,007元 (C$757) | C$2,136 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,434元 (C$460) | C$1,241 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 272元 (C$51) | C$133 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,620元 (C$495) | C$1,120 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,566元 (C$296) | C$806 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 268元 (C$51) | C$66 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 97元 (C$18) | C$54 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,679元 (C$506) | C$311 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 930元 (C$176) | C$97 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27元 (C$5.01) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24元 (C$4.49) | C$25 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Wuhan (China) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 488元 (C$92) | C$60 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 351元 (C$66) | C$39 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 610元 (C$115) | C$98 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 567元 (C$107) | C$117 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Wuhan (China) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 114,475元 (C$21,621) | C$22,935 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (C$1.37) | C$1.42 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 115元 (C$22) | C$67 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26元 (C$4.94) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Wuhan (China) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17元 (C$3.27) | C$8 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24元 (C$4.58) | C$22 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200元 (C$38) | C$77 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25元 (C$4.72) | C$6 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33元 (C$6) | C$3.85 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 43元 (C$8) | C$4.28 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (C$1.85) | C$3.11 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10元 (C$1.81) | C$2.46 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29元 (C$5.56) | C$20 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Wuhan (China) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84元 (C$16) | C$52 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 64元 (C$12) | C$26 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 652元 (C$123) | C$117 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 190元 (C$36) | C$96 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 41元 (C$8) | C$9 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33元 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22元 (C$4.13) | C$7 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,238元 (C$800) | C$647 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30元 (C$0.06) | C$0.83 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 406元 (C$77) | C$35 | + 117% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (C$3.76) | C$11 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 157 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,800 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,080 (16,306元) in Wuhan.
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