- Cost of Living
- Canada
- China
- Sarnia
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sarnia, Canada compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sarnia (Canada) is 85% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$27 (元139) | 元43 | + 220% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$8 (元44) | 元26 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.71 (元29) | 元10 | + 181% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.14 (元11) | 元18 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$2.90 (元15) | 元10 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.00 (元15) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 (元39) | 元83 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$2.69 (元14) | 元6 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.21 (元11) | 元5.66 | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.00 (元15) | 元4.20 | + 268% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (元97) | 元80 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$1.68 (元9) | 元8 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.30 (元12) | 元6 | + 86% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Sarnia (Canada) is 45% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,174 (元6,051) | 元3,286 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$866 (元4,460) | 元2,010 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$176 (元909) | 元483 | + 88% | |
| 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2,576) | 元1,454 | + 77% | |
| 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206) | 元65 | + 215% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$600 (元3,092) | 元10,000 | - 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$179 (元922) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (元64) | 元38 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$10 (元52) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Sarnia (Canada) is 13% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$50 (元258) | 元509 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$23 (元117) | 元100 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$75 (元386) | 元680 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$300 (元1,546) | 元1,500 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Sarnia (Canada) is 36% 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5.88) | 元7 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$60 (元309) | 元147 | + 111% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Sarnia (Canada) is 20% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$7 (元36) | 元15 | + 140% | |
| 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 | + 71% | |
| 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21) | 元28 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.10 (元11) | 元7 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$1.85 (元10) | 元7 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$19 (元98) | 元40 | + 147% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Sarnia (Canada) is 74% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$67 (元345) | 元100 | + 245% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$22 (元113) | 元112 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$22 (元113) | 元120 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$157 (元808) | 元195 | + 314% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$7 (元35) | 元50 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 元38 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.07 (元26) | 元15 | + 69% | |
| 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193) | 元168 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$9 (元46) | 元40 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 73 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Sarnia (Canada) is 52% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元15,230
(C$2,956)
in Sarnia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元10,000
in Zhengzhou.
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