- Cost of Living
- Canada
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- Mississauga
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mississauga, Canada compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mississauga (Canada) is 33% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$15 (元73) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (元48) | 元10 | + 376% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (元35) | 元10 | + 247% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.78 (元9) | 元12 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.28 (元16) | 元8 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$2.87 (元14) | 元8 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$7 (元34) | 元20 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.34 (元16) | 元12 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.13 (元10) | 元8 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.73 (元13) | 元6.00 | + 122% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$14 (元66) | 元30 | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.31 (元11) | 元5.00 | + 126% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.53 (元12) | 元20 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 204% | |||
| Housing in Mississauga (Canada) is 204% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,130 (元10,396) | 元3,000 | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,660 (元8,102) | 元1,500 | + 440% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$179 (元872) | 元400 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,371 (元6,691) | 元2,000 | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,084 (元5,291) | 元1,000 | + 429% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$89 (元436) | 元300 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$55 (元266) | 元100 | + 166% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$455 (元2,223) | 元4,000 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$125 (元611) | 元600 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (元50) | 元30 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (元114) | 元50 | + 128% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Mississauga (Canada) is 40% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$58 (元283) | 元300 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$51 (元247) | 元500 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$93 (元455) | 元500 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$99 (元482) | 元500 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Mississauga (Canada) is 40% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$21,448 (元104,679) | 元300,000 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.05 (元5.12) | 元6.00 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$130 (元634) | 元150 | + 323% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$22 (元106) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Mississauga (Canada) is 32% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (元58) | 元10 | + 484% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (元115) | 元20 | + 476% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$62 (元301) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$6 (元32) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.74 (元23) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.28 (元26) | 元30 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.39 (元12) | 元12 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.40 (元12) | 元5.00 | + 135% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$21 (元102) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Mississauga (Canada) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$60 (元294) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$25 (元120) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$160 (元781) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$60 (元293) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (元58) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$3.72 (元18) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.00 (元24) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$625 (元3,049) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.31 (元1.51) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$38 (元185) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$13 (元63) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 395 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mississauga (Canada) is 59% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元15,463
(C$3,168)
in Mississauga
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,700
in Zhenjiang.
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