Cost of living in Hangzhou, China vs Kingston, Canada
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| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hangzhou (China) is 28% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45元 (C$9) | C$15 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (C$7) | C$9 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (C$2.47) | C$5.74 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (C$2.77) | C$2.61 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15元 (C$3.00) | C$3.53 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (C$1.65) | C$3.57 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46元 (C$9) | C$9 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (C$3.05) | C$4.00 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (C$1.39) | C$3.05 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (C$1.37) | C$4.24 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107元 (C$21) | C$16 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (C$1.82) | C$2.41 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14元 (C$2.85) | C$2.23 | + 28% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Hangzhou (China) is 40% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,682元 (C$1,510) | C$1,996 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,622元 (C$909) | C$1,244 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 552元 (C$109) | C$220 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,565元 (C$898) | C$1,346 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,838元 (C$558) | C$1,009 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 331元 (C$65) | C$119 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 88元 (C$17) | C$58 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,106元 (C$611) | C$467 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 692元 (C$136) | C$171 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28元 (C$5.48) | C$13 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42元 (C$8) | C$22 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Hangzhou (China) is 24% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 383元 (C$75) | C$63 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 247元 (C$49) | C$38 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 566元 (C$111) | C$98 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 622元 (C$122) | C$100 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Hangzhou (China) is 28% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 185,399元 (C$36,454) | C$23,254 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (C$1.38) | C$1.23 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 129元 (C$25) | C$67 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 47元 (C$9) | C$21 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Hangzhou (China) is 9% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33元 (C$7) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27元 (C$5.33) | C$16 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 328元 (C$64) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 47元 (C$9) | C$9 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39元 (C$8) | C$4.39 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31元 (C$6) | C$5.50 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (C$1.93) | C$3.15 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (C$2.22) | C$2.35 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41元 (C$8) | C$17 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Hangzhou (China) is 28% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 164元 (C$32) | C$47 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 135元 (C$27) | C$26 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 291元 (C$57) | C$96 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 348元 (C$68) | C$86 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51元 (C$10) | C$8 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (C$6) | C$4.75 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 27元 (C$5.30) | C$7 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,127元 (C$615) | C$544 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.61元 (C$0.12) | C$0.51 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 289元 (C$57) | C$51 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18元 (C$3.56) | C$12 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 50 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hangzhou (China) is 29% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,700 in Kingston you would need to make just about C$4,042 (20,560元) in Hangzhou.
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