- Cost of Living
- Canada
- China
- Sarnia
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sarnia, Canada compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sarnia (Canada) is 81% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$16 (84元) | 32元 | + 161% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (47元) | 26元 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.83 (31元) | 9元 | + 257% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.96 (10元) | 14元 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.88 (21元) | 12元 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$2.56 (14元) | 7元 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$7 (39元) | 58元 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$2.66 (14元) | 7元 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$1.97 (11元) | 7元 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.95 (16元) | 5.01元 | + 215% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$15 (80元) | 60元 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$1.86 (10元) | 7元 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.46 (8元) | 7元 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Sarnia (Canada) is 102% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,350 (7,213元) | 3,567元 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$960 (5,129元) | 2,125元 | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$148 (793元) | 833元 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,400 (7,480元) | 2,333元 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$885 (4,729元) | 1,533元 | + 208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$55 (294元) | 300元 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$52 (276元) | 78元 | + 252% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$575 (3,072元) | 8,000元 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$190 (1,012元) | 2,000元 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (52元) | 44元 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$18 (94元) | 50元 | + 89% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Sarnia (Canada) is 21% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$52 (276元) | 467元 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$73 (392元) | 250元 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$92 (490元) | 553元 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$200 (1,069元) | 950元 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Sarnia (Canada) is 47% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,000 (133,574元) | 155,000元 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.22 (7元) | 7元 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$68 (363元) | 138元 | + 164% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in Sarnia (Canada) is 111% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$8 (45元) | 15元 | + 203% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$80 (427元) | 10元 | + 4174% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 100元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$3.50 (19元) | 15元 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$2.91 (16元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$3.25 (17元) | 28元 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.00 (11元) | 7元 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$1.31 (7元) | 7元 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$19 (100元) | 40元 | + 152% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Sarnia (Canada) is 45% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$61 (327元) | 100元 | + 227% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$22 (120元) | 112元 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$22 (118元) | 120元 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$75 (401元) | 195元 | + 105% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 (45元) | 50元 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.00 (27元) | 38元 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (32元) | 15元 | + 108% | |
| 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 (191元) | 168元 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (56元) | 40元 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 263 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sarnia (Canada) is 67% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 16,738元
(C$3,133)
in Sarnia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
10,000元
in Zhengzhou.
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