- Cost of Living
- Canada
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- Mississauga
- Zhenjiang
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Cost of living in Mississauga, Canada compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mississauga (Canada) is 41% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$15 (79元) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (52元) | 10元 | + 415% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (38元) | 10元 | + 276% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.78 (9元) | 12元 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.28 (17元) | 8元 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$2.87 (15元) | 8元 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$7 (37元) | 20元 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.34 (18元) | 12元 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.13 (11元) | 8元 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.73 (14元) | 6.00元 | + 140% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$14 (71元) | 30元 | + 138% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.31 (12元) | 5.00元 | + 144% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.53 (13元) | 20元 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 227% | |||
| Housing in Mississauga (Canada) is 227% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,130 (11,253元) | 3,000元 | + 275% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,660 (8,770元) | 1,500元 | + 485% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$179 (944元) | 400元 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,371 (7,242元) | 2,000元 | + 262% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,084 (5,727元) | 1,000元 | + 473% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$89 (472元) | 300元 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$55 (288元) | 100元 | + 188% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$455 (2,406元) | 4,000元 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$125 (662元) | 600元 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (54元) | 30元 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (123元) | 50元 | + 147% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Mississauga (Canada) is 35% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$58 (306元) | 300元 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$51 (268元) | 500元 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$93 (492元) | 500元 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$99 (522元) | 500元 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Mississauga (Canada) is 55% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$21,448 (113,310元) | 300,000元 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.05 (5.55元) | 6.00元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$130 (687元) | 150元 | + 358% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$22 (114元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Mississauga (Canada) is 37% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (63元) | 10元 | + 532% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (125元) | 20元 | + 524% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$62 (326元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$6 (34元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.74 (25元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.28 (28元) | 30元 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.39 (13元) | 12元 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.40 (13元) | 5.00元 | + 154% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$20 (106元) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Mississauga (Canada) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$60 (318元) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$25 (129元) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$160 (845元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$60 (317元) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (62元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$3.72 (20元) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.00 (26元) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$625 (3,300元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.31 (1.64元) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$38 (200元) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$13 (69元) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 344 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Mississauga (Canada) is 71% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 14,208元
(C$2,689)
in Mississauga
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
8,300元
in Zhenjiang.
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