- Cost of Living
- Canada
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- Sarnia
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sarnia, Canada compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
Food | + 73% | |||
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Food in Sarnia (Canada) is 73% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$16 (元78) | 元26 | + 198% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$8 (元41) | 元25 | + 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$5.48 (元27) | 元8 | + 230% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.23 (元11) | 元15 | - 28% | |
12 eggs, large | C$4.59 (元23) | 元9 | + 158% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.00 (元15) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$7 (元36) | 元83 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$2.72 (元13) | 元6 | + 114% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.21 (元11) | 元5.66 | + 92% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.00 (元15) | 元4.00 | + 269% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (元82) | 元80 | + 3% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$1.75 (元9) | 元8 | + 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.00 (元10) | 元6 | + 54% | |
Housing | + 41% | |||
Housing in Sarnia (Canada) is 41% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,180 (元5,811) | 元3,286 | + 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$733 (元3,611) | 元2,010 | + 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$190 (元936) | 元483 | + 94% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 元2,375 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$500 (元2,462) | 元1,454 | + 69% | |
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197) | 元65 | + 201% | |
40” flat screen TV | C$1,397 (元6,881) | 元10,000 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$179 (元881) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (元54) | 元38 | + 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$10 (元49) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Sarnia (Canada) is 20% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$50 (元246) | 元509 | - 52% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$23 (元111) | 元100 | + 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$75 (元369) | 元680 | - 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$300 (元1,477) | 元1,500 | - 2% | |
Transportation | + 239% | |||
Transportation in Sarnia (Canada) is 239% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 元183,333 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.16 (元5.71) | 元7 | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$227 (元1,116) | 元117 | + 857% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 13% | |||
Personal Care in Sarnia (Canada) is 13% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$7 (元34) | 元15 | + 129% | |
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17) | 元15 | + 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.12 (元15) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.00 (元20) | 元28 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.08 (元10) | 元7 | + 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$1.75 (元9) | 元7 | + 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$16 (元80) | 元40 | + 102% | |
Entertainment | + 54% | |||
Entertainment in Sarnia (Canada) is 54% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$68 (元332) | 元100 | + 232% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$22 (元108) | 元112 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$22 (元108) | 元120 | - 10% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$120 (元588) | 元195 | + 202% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$6 (元31) | 元50 | - 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 元38 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$4.83 (元24) | 元15 | + 54% | |
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185) | 元168 | + 10% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$9 (元44) | 元40 | + 11% | |
TOTAL | + 91% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sarnia (Canada) is 91% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元21,064
(C$4,277)
in Sarnia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhengzhou.
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