Cost of living in Mianyang, China vs Kelowna, Canada
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| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mianyang (China) is 42% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30元 (C$5.87) | C$17 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20元 (C$3.91) | C$12 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20元 (C$3.91) | C$7 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10元 (C$1.96) | C$2.43 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (C$3.13) | C$3.97 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.00元 (C$0.59) | C$2.82 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20元 (C$3.91) | C$13 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10元 (C$1.96) | C$3.21 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00元 (C$0.98) | C$1.89 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8元 (C$1.56) | C$3.29 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100元 (C$20) | C$19 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (C$1.37) | C$2.64 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15元 (C$2.93) | C$2.63 | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Mianyang (China) is 78% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,000元 (C$391) | C$1,961 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500元 (C$293) | C$1,723 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200元 (C$39) | C$209 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,800元 (C$352) | C$1,579 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000元 (C$196) | C$1,147 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100元 (C$20) | C$78 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 60元 (C$12) | C$64 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,500元 (C$293) | C$464 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 500元 (C$98) | C$152 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10元 (C$1.96) | C$13 | - 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50元 (C$10) | C$25 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Mianyang (China) is 51% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400元 (C$78) | C$72 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 100元 (C$20) | C$83 | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400元 (C$78) | C$122 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800元 (C$156) | C$129 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Mianyang (China) is 12% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 150,000元 (C$29,343) | C$21,915 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (C$1.37) | C$1.24 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$67 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$23 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Mianyang (China) is 54% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20元 (C$3.91) | C$11 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20元 (C$3.91) | C$21 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | C$103 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12元 (C$2.35) | C$8 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13元 (C$2.45) | C$5.11 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15元 (C$2.93) | C$7 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (C$1.96) | C$5.33 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8元 (C$1.56) | C$2.48 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 50元 (C$10) | C$25 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Mianyang (China) is 46% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80元 (C$16) | C$52 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100元 (C$20) | C$26 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200元 (C$39) | C$124 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200元 (C$39) | C$87 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40元 (C$8) | C$9 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30元 (C$5.87) | C$5.39 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20元 (C$3.91) | C$7 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,000元 (C$587) | C$610 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30元 (C$0.06) | C$0.40 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300元 (C$59) | C$54 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (C$3.91) | C$12 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 174 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,200 in Kelowna you would need to make just about C$3,179 (16,248元) in Mianyang.
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