- Cost of Living
- Canada
- China
- Sarnia
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sarnia, Canada compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sarnia (Canada) is 90% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$27 (元143) | 元43 | + 230% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$8 (元45) | 元26 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.71 (元30) | 元10 | + 189% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.14 (元11) | 元18 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$2.90 (元15) | 元10 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.00 (元16) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 (元40) | 元83 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$2.69 (元14) | 元6 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.21 (元12) | 元5.66 | + 107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.00 (元16) | 元4.20 | + 279% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (元100) | 元80 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$1.68 (元9) | 元8 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.30 (元12) | 元6 | + 91% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Sarnia (Canada) is 46% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,174 (元6,228) | 元3,286 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$866 (元4,590) | 元2,010 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$176 (元935) | 元483 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 元2,512 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$500 (元2,652) | 元1,454 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 元100 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$40 (元212) | 元65 | + 225% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$600 (元3,182) | 元10,000 | - 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$179 (元949) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (元66) | 元38 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$10 (元53) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Sarnia (Canada) is 14% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$50 (元265) | 元509 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$23 (元120) | 元100 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$75 (元398) | 元680 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$300 (元1,591) | 元1,500 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Sarnia (Canada) is 13% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 元175,811 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.14 (元6) | 元7 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$40 (元212) | 元147 | + 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Sarnia (Canada) is 21% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$7 (元37) | 元15 | + 147% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 元10 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 元100 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$4.99 (元26) | 元15 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.20 (元17) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.13 (元22) | 元28 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.10 (元11) | 元7 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$1.85 (元10) | 元7 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$19 (元101) | 元40 | + 154% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Sarnia (Canada) is 72% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$67 (元355) | 元100 | + 255% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$22 (元116) | 元112 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$22 (元117) | 元120 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$157 (元831) | 元195 | + 326% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$7 (元36) | 元50 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 元38 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.07 (元27) | 元15 | + 74% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 元3,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元1.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$38 (元199) | 元168 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$9 (元48) | 元40 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 74 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2017.
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Cost of living in Sarnia (Canada) is 47% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元13,107
(C$2,471)
in Sarnia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元8,900
in Zhengzhou.
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