Cost of living in Nanjing, China vs London, Ontario, Canada
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| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nanjing (China) is 40% cheaper than in London, Ontario (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43元 (C$8) | C$20 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32元 (C$6) | C$11 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (C$2.39) | C$5.68 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (C$2.63) | C$2.15 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (C$2.60) | C$3.61 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7元 (C$1.36) | C$4.97 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 73元 (C$14) | C$10 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16元 (C$3.12) | C$3.55 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.55元 (C$1.07) | C$2.12 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.58元 (C$0.88) | C$2.96 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100元 (C$19) | C$17 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (C$1.44) | C$2.30 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (C$2.00) | C$1.80 | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Nanjing (China) is 50% cheaper than in London, Ontario (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,374元 (C$1,032) | C$1,771 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,390元 (C$651) | C$1,338 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 339元 (C$65) | C$155 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,197元 (C$806) | C$1,279 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,782元 (C$534) | C$887 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 215元 (C$41) | C$139 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 106元 (C$20) | C$49 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,508元 (C$481) | C$313 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 540元 (C$104) | C$121 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35元 (C$7) | C$12 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28元 (C$5.46) | C$28 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Nanjing (China) is 39% more expensive than in London, Ontario (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 452元 (C$87) | C$53 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 335元 (C$64) | C$43 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 671元 (C$129) | C$118 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 618元 (C$119) | C$122 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Nanjing (China) is 46% cheaper than in London, Ontario (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 168,998元 (C$32,439) | C$25,938 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (C$1.25) | C$1.12 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 140元 (C$27) | C$90 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34元 (C$7) | C$31 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Nanjing (China) is 30% cheaper than in London, Ontario (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32元 (C$6) | C$12 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40元 (C$8) | C$35 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 203元 (C$39) | C$56 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 38元 (C$7) | C$9 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 43元 (C$8) | C$6 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (C$7) | C$4.44 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (C$1.88) | C$3.53 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (C$2.09) | C$2.33 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52元 (C$10) | C$24 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Nanjing (China) is 27% cheaper than in London, Ontario (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 154元 (C$30) | C$59 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 83元 (C$16) | C$27 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 926元 (C$178) | C$112 | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 366元 (C$70) | C$89 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51元 (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (C$7) | C$5.49 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 26元 (C$5.04) | C$8 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,738元 (C$717) | C$539 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.86元 (C$0.16) | C$0.35 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 254元 (C$49) | C$61 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27元 (C$5.16) | C$14 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 361 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 10, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,000 in London, Ontario you would need to make just about C$3,063 (15,958元) in Nanjing.
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