- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Toronto, Canada compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toronto (Canada) is 37% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$8 (41元) | 40元 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$6 (32元) | 26元 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (38元) | 27元 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.50 (8元) | 13元 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.14 (22元) | 16元 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.78 (20元) | 12元 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (46元) | 57元 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.71 (20元) | 14元 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.69 (14元) | 8元 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.56 (14元) | 5.17元 | + 165% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (93元) | 95元 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.42 (13元) | 8元 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.08 (11元) | 6元 | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 147% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 147% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,256 (6,711元) | 3,917元 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$2,012 (10,749元) | 2,500元 | + 330% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$138 (736元) | 533元 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,962 (10,485元) | 2,800元 | + 274% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,465 (7,830元) | 1,450元 | + 440% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$92 (493元) | 800元 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$38 (203元) | 136元 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$496 (2,652元) | 2,488元 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$147 (786元) | 500元 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (61元) | 35元 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$21 (113元) | 22元 | + 421% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 27% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$75 (401元) | 442元 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$53 (283元) | 195元 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$117 (625元) | 600元 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$148 (793元) | 499元 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 92% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,667 (121,107元) | 182,922元 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$0.94 (5.00元) | 8元 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$107 (570元) | 110元 | + 421% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$16 (88元) | 31元 | + 181% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 45% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (62元) | 150元 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$18 (97元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$108 (579元) | 80元 | + 624% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$10 (52元) | 10元 | + 418% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.70 (30元) | 33元 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (32元) | 33元 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.77 (15元) | 9元 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.41 (18元) | 11元 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$27 (144元) | 40元 | + 260% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 19% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$60 (319元) | 124元 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$29 (155元) | 96元 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$233 (1,243元) | 50元 | + 2386% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$35 (188元) | 543元 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (72元) | 46元 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.23 (28元) | 31元 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$3.71 (20元) | 13元 | + 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$835 (4,460元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.17 (0.88元) | 3.50元 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 (359元) | 780元 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$9 (49元) | 12元 | + 294% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,013 prices entered by 1,117 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 53% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 18,309元
(C$3,427)
in Toronto
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
12,000元
in Zhuhai.
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