- Cost of Living
- Canada
- China
- Mississauga
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mississauga, Canada compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mississauga (Canada) is 48% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$15 (元79) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (元52) | 元10 | + 417% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (元38) | 元10 | + 277% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.78 (元9) | 元12 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.28 (元17) | 元8 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$2.87 (元15) | 元8 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$7 (元37) | 元20 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.34 (元18) | 元12 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.13 (元11) | 元8 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.73 (元14) | 元6.00 | + 141% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$14 (元72) | 元30 | + 138% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.14 (元11) | 元5.00 | + 127% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.53 (元13) | 元20 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 233% | |||
| Housing in Mississauga (Canada) is 233% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,130 (元11,287) | 元3,000 | + 276% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,660 (元8,796) | 元1,500 | + 486% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$179 (元947) | 元400 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,371 (元7,264) | 元2,000 | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,084 (元5,745) | 元1,000 | + 474% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$89 (元473) | 元300 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$55 (元289) | 元100 | + 189% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$571 (元3,024) | 元4,000 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$128 (元678) | 元600 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (元54) | 元30 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$25 (元130) | 元50 | + 160% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Mississauga (Canada) is 33% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$58 (元307) | 元300 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$51 (元268) | 元500 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$93 (元494) | 元500 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$99 (元523) | 元500 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Mississauga (Canada) is 54% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$21,448 (元113,649) | 元300,000 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.05 (元5.56) | 元6.00 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$130 (元689) | 元150 | + 359% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$20 (元107) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Mississauga (Canada) is 50% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (元55) | 元10 | + 446% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (元113) | 元20 | + 463% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$64 (元338) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$7 (元35) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.30 (元23) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.18 (元27) | 元30 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.61 (元19) | 元12 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.23 (元12) | 元5.00 | + 136% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$19 (元101) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Mississauga (Canada) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$52 (元277) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$25 (元130) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$142 (元752) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$60 (元318) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (元56) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$3.72 (元20) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.00 (元26) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$260 (元1,376) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.31 (元1.64) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$38 (元201) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$13 (元69) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 254 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Mississauga (Canada) is 79% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元17,530
(C$3,308)
in Mississauga
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,800
in Zhenjiang.
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