- Cost of Living
- Canada
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- Toronto
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Toronto, Canada compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Toronto (Canada) is 27% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$8 (元38) | 元40 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$6 (元30) | 元26 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (元34) | 元27 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.50 (元7) | 元13 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.00 (元20) | 元16 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.73 (元18) | 元12 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (元43) | 元57 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.61 (元18) | 元14 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.47 (元12) | 元8 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.56 (元13) | 元5.17 | + 144% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (元85) | 元95 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.38 (元12) | 元9 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.08 (元10) | 元5.00 | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 127% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,256 (元6,186) | 元3,917 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,926 (元9,487) | 元2,500 | + 279% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$153 (元754) | 元533 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,928 (元9,492) | 元2,800 | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,450 (元7,139) | 元1,450 | + 392% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$111 (元544) | 元800 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$38 (元187) | 元136 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$484 (元2,381) | 元2,488 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$158 (元776) | 元500 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (元59) | 元35 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$21 (元103) | 元22 | + 374% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 15% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$75 (元371) | 元442 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$51 (元253) | 元195 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$116 (元573) | 元600 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$152 (元747) | 元499 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 73% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,152 (元109,083) | 元182,922 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$0.94 (元4.61) | 元8 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$107 (元525) | 元110 | + 380% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$22 (元110) | 元31 | + 254% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 32% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (元58) | 元150 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$19 (元94) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$95 (元470) | 元80 | + 488% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$9 (元44) | 元10 | + 342% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.28 (元26) | 元33 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.76 (元28) | 元33 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.85 (元14) | 元9 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.15 (元15) | 元11 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$26 (元130) | 元40 | + 225% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 21% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$60 (元297) | 元124 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$29 (元141) | 元96 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$221 (元1,086) | 元50 | + 2072% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$35 (元173) | 元543 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (元66) | 元46 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.10 (元25) | 元31 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$3.71 (元18) | 元13 | + 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$683 (元3,362) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.17 (元0.81) | 元3.50 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$71 (元348) | 元780 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$9 (元45) | 元12 | + 264% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,257 prices entered by 1,208 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 43% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 元18,609
(C$3,779)
in Toronto
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元13,000
in Zhuhai.
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