Cost of living in Chongqing, China vs Kelowna, Canada
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| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chongqing (China) is 31% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64元 (C$13) | C$17 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29元 (C$5.70) | C$12 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20元 (C$3.91) | C$7 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (C$2.98) | C$2.43 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (C$2.79) | C$3.97 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (C$1.60) | C$2.82 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 47元 (C$9) | C$13 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (C$3.01) | C$3.21 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (C$1.21) | C$1.89 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.36元 (C$1.05) | C$3.29 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 136元 (C$27) | C$19 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (C$1.51) | C$2.64 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (C$1.87) | C$2.63 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Chongqing (China) is 65% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,952元 (C$773) | C$1,961 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,766元 (C$541) | C$1,723 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 380元 (C$74) | C$209 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,435元 (C$477) | C$1,579 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,318元 (C$258) | C$1,147 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 289元 (C$57) | C$78 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 96元 (C$19) | C$64 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,278元 (C$446) | C$464 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 558元 (C$109) | C$152 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 63元 (C$12) | C$13 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39元 (C$8) | C$25 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Chongqing (China) is 11% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 554元 (C$108) | C$72 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 336元 (C$66) | C$83 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 529元 (C$104) | C$122 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 384元 (C$75) | C$129 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Chongqing (China) is 37% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 159,287元 (C$31,169) | C$21,915 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6元 (C$1.26) | C$1.24 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 117元 (C$23) | C$67 | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25元 (C$4.93) | C$23 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Chongqing (China) is 36% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 49元 (C$10) | C$11 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30元 (C$5.86) | C$21 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 414元 (C$81) | C$103 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 100元 (C$20) | C$8 | + 135% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10元 (C$1.94) | C$5.11 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37元 (C$7) | C$7 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7元 (C$1.36) | C$5.33 | - 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17元 (C$3.36) | C$2.48 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 70元 (C$14) | C$25 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Chongqing (China) is 33% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 142元 (C$28) | C$52 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 84元 (C$16) | C$26 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 579元 (C$113) | C$124 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 314元 (C$61) | C$87 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46元 (C$9) | C$9 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (C$6) | C$5.39 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22元 (C$4.38) | C$7 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,742元 (C$537) | C$610 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.25元 (C$0.05) | C$0.40 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 396元 (C$78) | C$54 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23元 (C$4.52) | C$12 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 167 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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