Cost of living in Nanjing, China vs Kelowna, Canada
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| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nanjing (China) is 39% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43元 (C$9) | C$17 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31元 (C$6) | C$12 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (C$2.45) | C$7 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (C$2.69) | C$2.43 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (C$2.67) | C$3.97 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7元 (C$1.40) | C$2.82 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 73元 (C$14) | C$13 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (C$3.19) | C$3.21 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.55元 (C$1.09) | C$1.89 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.58元 (C$0.90) | C$3.29 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100元 (C$20) | C$19 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (C$1.48) | C$2.64 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (C$2.05) | C$2.63 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Nanjing (China) is 55% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,374元 (C$1,057) | C$1,961 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,390元 (C$667) | C$1,723 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 339元 (C$67) | C$209 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,197元 (C$825) | C$1,579 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,782元 (C$547) | C$1,147 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 215元 (C$42) | C$78 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 106元 (C$21) | C$64 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,508元 (C$493) | C$464 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 540元 (C$106) | C$152 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35元 (C$7) | C$13 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28元 (C$5.60) | C$25 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Nanjing (China) is 9% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 452元 (C$89) | C$72 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 335元 (C$66) | C$83 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 671元 (C$132) | C$122 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 618元 (C$122) | C$129 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Nanjing (China) is 30% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 168,998元 (C$33,236) | C$21,915 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (C$1.28) | C$1.24 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140元 (C$27) | C$67 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34元 (C$7) | C$23 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Nanjing (China) is 33% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32元 (C$6) | C$11 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40元 (C$8) | C$21 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 203元 (C$40) | C$103 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 38元 (C$7) | C$8 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 43元 (C$8) | C$5.11 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (C$7) | C$7 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (C$1.92) | C$5.33 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (C$2.14) | C$2.48 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52元 (C$10) | C$25 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Nanjing (China) is 25% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 154元 (C$30) | C$52 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 83元 (C$16) | C$26 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 926元 (C$182) | C$124 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 366元 (C$72) | C$87 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51元 (C$10) | C$9 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (C$7) | C$5.39 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 26元 (C$5.17) | C$7 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,409元 (C$670) | C$610 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.86元 (C$0.17) | C$0.40 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 254元 (C$50) | C$54 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27元 (C$5.29) | C$12 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 125 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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