- Cost of Living
- China
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in China compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 32% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元54 (C$11) | C$17 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元33 (C$6) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元16 (C$3.04) | C$7 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (C$3.13) | C$2.47 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 (C$3.04) | C$4.12 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (C$1.54) | C$4.00 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元62 (C$12) | C$10 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (C$2.71) | C$3.68 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (C$1.32) | C$2.35 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.57 (C$1.09) | C$3.52 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元113 (C$22) | C$19 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (C$1.54) | C$2.40 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元12 (C$2.43) | C$2.31 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in China is 34% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元10,166 (C$1,989) | C$2,100 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元5,143 (C$1,006) | C$1,642 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元456 (C$89) | C$157 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,556 (C$1,087) | C$1,636 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,664 (C$717) | C$1,180 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元319 (C$62) | C$105 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元85 (C$17) | C$52 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,397 (C$469) | C$485 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元645 (C$126) | C$156 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元40 (C$8) | C$11 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元37 (C$7) | C$24 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in China is 1% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元550 (C$108) | C$70 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元260 (C$51) | C$57 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元611 (C$119) | C$115 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元636 (C$124) | C$139 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in China is 47% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元143,352 (C$28,042) | C$22,853 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (C$1.33) | C$1.27 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元151 (C$29) | C$111 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 20% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元25 (C$4.89) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元41 (C$8) | C$21 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元312 (C$61) | C$97 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元31 (C$6) | C$8 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元44 (C$9) | C$4.90 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元37 (C$7) | C$5.61 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (C$1.80) | C$2.92 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元12 (C$2.39) | C$2.78 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元60 (C$12) | C$25 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 23% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元173 (C$34) | C$54 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元94 (C$18) | C$28 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元818 (C$160) | C$151 | + 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元407 (C$80) | C$96 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元63 (C$12) | C$12 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元34 (C$7) | C$4.91 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元34 (C$7) | C$7 | - 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,318 (C$649) | C$591 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.68 (C$0.13) | C$0.43 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元425 (C$83) | C$61 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (C$3.94) | C$14 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in China is 32% cheaper than in Canada
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