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Cost of living in Mississauga, Canada vs Zhenjiang, China
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| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mississauga (Canada) is 39% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$22 (112元) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (53元) | 10元 | + 428% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (35元) | 10元 | + 251% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.98 (10元) | 12元 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.14 (16元) | 8元 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.29 (17元) | 9元 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 (38元) | 20元 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.55 (18元) | 11元 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.36 (12元) | 8元 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.54 (13元) | 6.00元 | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$15 (77元) | 30元 | + 155% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.25 (11元) | 5.00元 | + 127% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.31 (12元) | 20元 | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 219% | |||
| Housing in Mississauga (Canada) is 219% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,080 (10,496元) | 3,000元 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,663 (8,395元) | 1,500元 | + 460% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$183 (926元) | 400元 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,546 (7,805元) | 2,000元 | + 290% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,135 (5,727元) | 1,000元 | + 473% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$132 (665元) | 300元 | + 122% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$52 (262元) | 100元 | + 162% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$450 (2,270元) | 4,000元 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$125 (632元) | 600元 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (52元) | 30元 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (123元) | 50元 | + 147% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Mississauga (Canada) is 31% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$63 (320元) | 300元 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$56 (283元) | 500元 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$111 (559元) | 500元 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$114 (576元) | 500元 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Mississauga (Canada) is 61% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,564 (123,968元) | 300,000元 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.23 (6元) | 6.00元 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$137 (692元) | 150元 | + 361% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$22 (109元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Mississauga (Canada) is 44% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (60元) | 10元 | + 504% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 (110元) | 20元 | + 450% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$62 (311元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$6 (33元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.74 (24元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.28 (27元) | 30元 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.39 (12元) | 12元 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.40 (12元) | 5.00元 | + 143% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$21 (107元) | 25元 | + 326% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Mississauga (Canada) is 36% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$62 (311元) | 80元 | + 289% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (133元) | 50元 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$160 (808元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$80 (402元) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (60元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.35 (22元) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.42 (27元) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$637 (3,215元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.34 (1.70元) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$45 (225元) | 175元 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$13 (65元) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 198 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2019.
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Cost of living in Mississauga (Canada) is 67% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 14,206元 (C$2,815) in Mississauga to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 8,500元 in Zhenjiang.
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