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Cost of living in Sarnia, Canada vs Zhengzhou, China
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| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sarnia (Canada) is 67% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$16 (79元) | 32元 | + 146% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (44元) | 27元 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.83 (29元) | 9元 | + 236% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.11 (11元) | 14元 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.54 (18元) | 13元 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$2.56 (13元) | 7元 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$7 (36元) | 58元 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$2.66 (13元) | 7元 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$1.84 (9元) | 7元 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.95 (15元) | 5.45元 | + 173% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$15 (75元) | 66元 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$1.86 (9元) | 8元 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.66 (8元) | 7元 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Sarnia (Canada) is 78% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,274 (6,408元) | 3,446元 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$960 (4,829元) | 2,068元 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$148 (746元) | 715元 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,033 (5,198元) | 2,326元 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$885 (4,452元) | 1,548元 | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$55 (277元) | 285元 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$52 (260元) | 78元 | + 231% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$575 (2,892元) | 8,000元 | - 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$190 (953元) | 2,000元 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (49元) | 44元 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$18 (89元) | 50元 | + 78% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Sarnia (Canada) is 8% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$52 (260元) | 467元 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$73 (369元) | 280元 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$92 (461元) | 553元 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$200 (1,006元) | 950元 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Sarnia (Canada) is 41% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,000 (125,747元) | 155,000元 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.22 (6元) | 7元 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$68 (342元) | 134元 | + 154% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Sarnia (Canada) is 52% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 (43元) | 15元 | + 185% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$80 (402元) | 10元 | + 3924% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 100元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$3.50 (18元) | 15元 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$2.91 (15元) | 44元 | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$3.25 (16元) | 28元 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.00 (10元) | 7元 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$1.31 (7元) | 9元 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$19 (95元) | 40元 | + 137% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Sarnia (Canada) is 36% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$61 (308元) | 100元 | + 208% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$22 (113元) | 106元 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$22 (111元) | 120元 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$75 (377元) | 195元 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 (42元) | 50元 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.00 (25元) | 38元 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (30元) | 14元 | + 114% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.00元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$36 (179元) | 216元 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (53元) | 40元 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 282 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2019.
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Cost of living in Sarnia (Canada) is 51% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 15,145元 (C$3,011) in Sarnia to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 10,000元 in Zhengzhou.
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