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Cost of living in Toronto, Canada vs Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toronto (Canada) is 71% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$17 (88元) | 40元 | + 118% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (53元) | 26元 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (37元) | 19元 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.87 (15元) | 13元 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.97 (20元) | 16元 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.84 (20元) | 12元 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (58元) | 57元 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.10 (21元) | 14元 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.94 (15元) | 8元 | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.11 (16元) | 5.14元 | + 208% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (90元) | 92元 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.37 (12元) | 8元 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.48 (13元) | 8元 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 176% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 176% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,395 (12,201元) | 3,993元 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$2,042 (10,400元) | 2,500元 | + 316% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$135 (688元) | 533元 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,003 (10,203元) | 2,800元 | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,521 (7,747元) | 1,450元 | + 434% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$89 (456元) | 800元 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$46 (236元) | 136元 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$479 (2,442元) | 2,488元 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$142 (722元) | 500元 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (58元) | 32元 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$22 (110元) | 24元 | + 360% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 25% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$77 (391元) | 442元 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$54 (275元) | 195元 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$120 (613元) | 566元 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$153 (779元) | 499元 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 138% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 138% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,031 (117,312元) | 182,922元 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.29 (7元) | 8元 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$145 (737元) | 110元 | + 573% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$16 (82元) | 32元 | + 158% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 11% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (59元) | 150元 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$22 (112元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$90 (457元) | 80元 | + 472% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$9 (47元) | 10元 | + 366% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.32 (27元) | 41元 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.54 (28元) | 31元 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.79 (14元) | 9元 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.29 (17元) | 12元 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$27 (135元) | 63元 | + 114% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 5% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$59 (301元) | 117元 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$29 (148元) | 94元 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$239 (1,219元) | 50元 | + 2337% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$107 (544元) | 445元 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$14 (70元) | 48元 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.32 (27元) | 31元 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (37元) | 16元 | + 131% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$722 (3,678元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.37 (1.89元) | 3.50元 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$63 (320元) | 790元 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (71元) | 12元 | + 469% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,498 prices entered by 957 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 80% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 23,407元
(C$4,595)
in Toronto
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
13,000元
in Zhuhai.
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