Cost of living in Chengdu (China) is 38% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada)
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| Food | - 40% | |||
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| Food in Chengdu (China) is 40% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26元 (C$5.13) | C$19 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32元 (C$6) | C$11 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16元 (C$3.19) | C$7 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (C$2.98) | C$2.38 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (C$2.78) | C$4.98 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 (C$1.93) | C$4.33 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 51元 (C$10) | C$10 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 (C$2.49) | C$3.70 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (C$1.21) | C$2.48 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (C$1.23) | C$3.31 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 164元 (C$33) | C$25 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (C$1.74) | C$2.42 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (C$2.16) | C$2.31 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Chengdu (China) is 58% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,720元 (C$939) | C$2,008 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,792元 (C$555) | C$1,645 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 323元 (C$64) | C$99 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,077元 (C$612) | C$1,201 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,845元 (C$367) | C$1,069 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 218元 (C$43) | C$85 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 93元 (C$18) | C$72 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,201元 (C$438) | C$351 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 565元 (C$112) | C$159 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 50元 (C$10) | C$17 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42元 (C$8) | C$26 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Chengdu (China) is 27% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 506元 (C$101) | C$87 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 212元 (C$42) | C$80 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 602元 (C$120) | C$109 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 657元 (C$131) | C$151 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Chengdu (China) is 25% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 213,009元 (C$42,373) | C$25,318 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (C$1.60) | C$1.53 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 157元 (C$31) | C$66 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 40元 (C$8) | C$31 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Chengdu (China) is 39% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25元 (C$5.05) | C$13 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24元 (C$4.85) | C$38 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 158元 (C$31) | C$54 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18元 (C$3.54) | C$9 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40元 (C$8) | C$5.63 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37元 (C$7) | C$5.47 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (C$2.02) | C$3.95 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10元 (C$1.99) | C$1.60 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 61元 (C$12) | C$24 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Chengdu (China) is 23% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Chengdu | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 156元 (C$31) | C$56 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80元 (C$16) | C$30 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 306元 (C$61) | C$100 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 308元 (C$61) | C$92 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52元 (C$10) | C$12 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (C$6) | C$5.35 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34元 (C$7) | C$5.92 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,218元 (C$640) | C$677 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.39元 (C$0.08) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 225元 (C$45) | C$49 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (C$4.12) | C$14 | - 70% | |
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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 59 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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