Cost of living in Hangzhou (China) is 29% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada)
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| Food in Hangzhou (China) is 28% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hangzhou (China) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| 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 in Hangzhou (China) is 41% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Hangzhou (China) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| 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$897) | 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 in Hangzhou (China) is 24% more expensive than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Hangzhou (China) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| 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 in Hangzhou (China) is 28% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Hangzhou (China) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 185,399元 (C$36,444) | 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 in Hangzhou (China) is 9% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Hangzhou (China) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| 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 in Hangzhou (China) is 28% cheaper than in Kingston (Canada) | ||
| Hangzhou (China) | Kingston (Canada) | Diff |
| 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% |
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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$4,033 (20,515元) in Hangzhou.