- Cost of Living
- China
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in China compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 34% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元53 (C$10) | C$17 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元33 (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元15 (C$2.88) | C$7 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (C$3.00) | C$2.45 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 (C$2.99) | C$4.11 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (C$1.47) | C$3.94 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元62 (C$12) | C$11 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (C$2.63) | C$3.72 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (C$1.26) | C$2.33 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.68 (C$1.08) | C$3.55 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元113 (C$21) | C$18 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (C$1.50) | C$2.41 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元13 (C$2.46) | C$2.32 | + 6% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in China is 37% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元9,961 (C$1,885) | C$2,119 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元4,873 (C$922) | C$1,642 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元445 (C$84) | C$159 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,401 (C$1,022) | C$1,626 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,467 (C$656) | C$1,164 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元317 (C$60) | C$101 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元84 (C$16) | C$53 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,420 (C$458) | C$485 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元670 (C$127) | C$157 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元40 (C$8) | C$11 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元39 (C$7) | C$24 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in China is 1% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元528 (C$100) | C$70 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元270 (C$51) | C$56 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元621 (C$117) | C$114 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元680 (C$129) | C$138 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in China is 49% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元141,253 (C$26,736) | C$22,793 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (C$1.34) | C$1.29 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元146 (C$28) | C$110 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 30% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元26 (C$4.86) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元40 (C$8) | C$22 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元263 (C$50) | C$96 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元30 (C$5.62) | C$8 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元38 (C$7) | C$4.97 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元39 (C$7) | C$5.59 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (C$1.75) | C$2.85 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (C$2.51) | C$2.74 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元60 (C$11) | C$25 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 27% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元165 (C$31) | C$54 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元93 (C$18) | C$27 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元826 (C$156) | C$146 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元403 (C$76) | C$96 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元61 (C$12) | C$12 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元34 (C$7) | C$4.96 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元32 (C$6) | C$7 | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,320 (C$628) | C$589 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.65 (C$0.12) | C$0.41 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元355 (C$67) | C$62 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元21 (C$3.89) | C$14 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in China is 36% cheaper than in Canada
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