- Cost of Living
- Canada
- China
- Sarnia
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sarnia, Canada vs Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sarnia (Canada) is 77% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$16 (82元) | 32元 | + 154% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (46元) | 26元 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.83 (30元) | 9元 | + 247% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.96 (10元) | 14元 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.88 (20元) | 12元 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$2.56 (13元) | 7元 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$7 (37元) | 58元 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$2.66 (14元) | 7元 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$1.97 (10元) | 7元 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.95 (15元) | 5.01元 | + 206% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$15 (78元) | 60元 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$1.86 (10元) | 7元 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.46 (8元) | 7元 | + 15% | |
| 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 (6,612元) | 3,567元 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$960 (4,982元) | 2,125元 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$148 (770元) | 833元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,033 (5,363元) | 2,333元 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$885 (4,594元) | 1,533元 | + 200% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$55 (285元) | 300元 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$52 (268元) | 78元 | + 242% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$575 (2,984元) | 8,000元 | - 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$190 (983元) | 2,000元 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (51元) | 44元 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$18 (92元) | 50元 | + 83% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Sarnia (Canada) is 16% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$52 (268元) | 467元 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$73 (381元) | 250元 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$92 (476元) | 553元 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$200 (1,038元) | 950元 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Sarnia (Canada) is 44% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,000 (129,746元) | 155,000元 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.22 (6元) | 7元 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$68 (353元) | 138元 | + 157% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Sarnia (Canada) is 106% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 (44元) | 15元 | + 194% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$80 (415元) | 10元 | + 4052% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 100元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$3.50 (18元) | 15元 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$2.91 (15元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$3.25 (17元) | 28元 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.00 (10元) | 7元 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$1.31 (7元) | 7元 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$19 (98元) | 40元 | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Sarnia (Canada) is 42% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$61 (318元) | 100元 | + 218% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$22 (116元) | 112元 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$22 (114元) | 120元 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$75 (389元) | 195元 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 (43元) | 50元 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.00 (26元) | 38元 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (31元) | 15元 | + 102% | |
| 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 (185元) | 168元 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (54元) | 40元 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 261 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sarnia (Canada) is 59% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 17,509元
(C$3,374)
in Sarnia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
11,000元
in Zhengzhou.
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