- Cost of Living
- Canada
- China
- Sarnia
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sarnia, Canada compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sarnia (Canada) is 82% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$17 (元88) | 元32 | + 172% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (元47) | 元26 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.36 (元28) | 元9 | + 224% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.94 (元10) | 元14 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.26 (元17) | 元12 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.34 (元18) | 元7 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$7 (元37) | 元58 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$2.66 (元14) | 元7 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$1.80 (元10) | 元7 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.61 (元14) | 元5.01 | + 175% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$15 (元79) | 元60 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$1.80 (元9) | 元7 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.57 (元8) | 元7 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Sarnia (Canada) is 99% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,271 (元6,708) | 元3,567 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$875 (元4,616) | 元2,125 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$190 (元1,002) | 元833 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,400 (元7,386) | 元2,333 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$817 (元4,309) | 元1,533 | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 元300 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$70 (元369) | 元78 | + 371% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$600 (元3,165) | 元8,000 | - 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$179 (元944) | 元2,000 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (元58) | 元44 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$14 (元74) | 元50 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Sarnia (Canada) is 38% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$55 (元290) | 元467 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$82 (元431) | 元250 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$88 (元462) | 元553 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$300 (元1,583) | 元950 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 180% | |||
| Transportation in Sarnia (Canada) is 180% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 元155,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.21 (元6) | 元7 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$169 (元893) | 元138 | + 550% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Sarnia (Canada) is 14% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$7 (元37) | 元15 | + 146% | |
| 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$3.50 (元18) | 元15 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.12 (元16) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$3.66 (元19) | 元28 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.06 (元11) | 元7 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$1.42 (元7) | 元7 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$17 (元91) | 元40 | + 128% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Sarnia (Canada) is 46% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$62 (元325) | 元100 | + 225% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$22 (元113) | 元112 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$22 (元116) | 元120 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$73 (元387) | 元195 | + 98% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$7 (元38) | 元50 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 元38 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.39 (元28) | 元15 | + 84% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元1.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$38 (元198) | 元168 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (元55) | 元40 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 215 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 05, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sarnia (Canada) is 97% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元21,709
(C$4,115)
in Sarnia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhengzhou.
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