Cost of living in Ningbo, China vs Fort St. John, Canada
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| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ningbo (China) is 47% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 54元 (C$10) | C$19 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28元 (C$5.35) | C$12 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (C$2.92) | C$9 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (C$2.56) | C$1.49 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13元 (C$2.43) | C$5.54 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (C$1.47) | C$4.00 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 66元 (C$13) | C$13 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.00元 (C$0.96) | C$5.00 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (C$1.20) | C$4.00 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.80元 (C$0.92) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 77元 (C$15) | C$30 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (C$1.50) | C$2.47 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (C$2.09) | C$2.75 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Ningbo (China) is 62% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,769元 (C$915) | C$2,490 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,239元 (C$621) | C$1,614 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 375元 (C$72) | C$327 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,102元 (C$595) | C$1,400 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,914元 (C$367) | C$1,200 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200元 (C$38) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 104元 (C$20) | C$75 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,400元 (C$460) | C$500 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 750元 (C$144) | C$172 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 42元 (C$8) | C$10 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66元 (C$13) | C$31 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Ningbo (China) is 28% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 350元 (C$67) | C$72 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 200元 (C$38) | C$50 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 357元 (C$68) | C$125 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 405元 (C$78) | C$175 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Ningbo (China) is 24% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 180,000元 (C$34,522) | C$39,828 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (C$1.30) | C$1.33 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100元 (C$19) | C$38 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 31元 (C$5.89) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Ningbo (China) is 12% more expensive than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80元 (C$15) | C$5.99 | + 156% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35元 (C$7) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100元 (C$19) | C$70 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 32元 (C$6) | C$7 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44元 (C$8) | C$5.31 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 29元 (C$5.50) | C$5.50 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 18元 (C$3.36) | C$2.07 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15元 (C$2.88) | C$2.12 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41元 (C$8) | C$17 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Ningbo (China) is 20% cheaper than in Fort St. John (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 134元 (C$26) | C$61 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 124元 (C$24) | C$30 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 435元 (C$83) | C$35 | + 136% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 283元 (C$54) | C$95 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51元 (C$10) | C$7 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30元 (C$5.66) | C$5.68 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20元 (C$3.92) | C$6 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,900元 (C$940) | C$600 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30元 (C$0.06) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 250元 (C$48) | C$47 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (C$3.96) | C$13 | - 68% | |
| 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 25 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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