- Cost of Living
- China
- Canada
- Wuhan
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Wuhan, China compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wuhan (China) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元24 (C$4.87) | C$15 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元29 (C$5.83) | C$9 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 (C$2.38) | C$5.69 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元12 (C$2.44) | C$2.17 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元13 (C$2.61) | C$4.84 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (C$1.59) | C$2.90 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元40 (C$8) | C$10 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元13 (C$2.59) | C$4.00 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元5.33 (C$1.08) | C$3.31 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.28 (C$0.87) | C$3.07 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元107 (C$22) | C$16 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (C$1.39) | C$2.51 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (C$1.38) | C$2.07 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Wuhan (China) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,344 (C$679) | C$1,576 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,125 (C$432) | C$1,122 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元292 (C$59) | C$109 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,586 (C$525) | C$1,019 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,880 (C$382) | C$774 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元250 (C$51) | C$66 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元105 (C$21) | C$40 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,883 (C$586) | C$377 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元617 (C$125) | C$98 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元25 (C$5.03) | C$9 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元27 (C$5.44) | C$23 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Wuhan (China) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元394 (C$80) | C$59 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元329 (C$67) | C$40 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元492 (C$100) | C$93 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元503 (C$102) | C$92 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Wuhan (China) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元109,300 (C$22,195) | C$22,749 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (C$1.37) | C$1.27 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元112 (C$23) | C$65 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元26 (C$5.18) | C$31 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Wuhan (China) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元21 (C$4.21) | C$8 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元25 (C$5.04) | C$20 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$96 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元12 (C$2.44) | C$6 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元33 (C$7) | C$3.72 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元41 (C$8) | C$2.83 | + 194% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元12 (C$2.41) | C$3.09 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (C$1.83) | C$2.46 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元25 (C$5.14) | C$19 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Wuhan (China) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元83 (C$17) | C$46 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元71 (C$14) | C$26 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元579 (C$118) | C$101 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元158 (C$32) | C$87 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元41 (C$8) | C$9 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (C$6) | C$5.53 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元21 (C$4.23) | C$5.67 | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.24 (C$0.05) | C$1.04 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元496 (C$101) | C$35 | + 187% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元19 (C$3.80) | C$10 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 256 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Wuhan (China) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,300
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,509
(元12,355)
in Wuhan.
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