- Cost of Living
- China
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in China compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 33% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51元 (C$10) | C$18 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 34元 (C$7) | C$10 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (C$2.88) | C$7 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (C$2.95) | C$2.39 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (C$3.12) | C$4.01 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (C$1.60) | C$3.94 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 58元 (C$11) | C$10 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (C$2.64) | C$3.92 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (C$1.29) | C$2.42 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.63元 (C$1.10) | C$3.56 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114元 (C$22) | C$18 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8元 (C$1.49) | C$2.40 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (C$2.35) | C$2.21 | + 6% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in China is 36% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,470元 (C$1,856) | C$2,110 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,307元 (C$844) | C$1,637 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 439元 (C$86) | C$154 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,706元 (C$1,118) | C$1,601 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,520元 (C$690) | C$1,167 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 311元 (C$61) | C$98 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 86元 (C$17) | C$54 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,153元 (C$422) | C$462 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 681元 (C$133) | C$155 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37元 (C$7) | C$11 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 38元 (C$7) | C$23 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in China is 1% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 553元 (C$108) | C$73 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 260元 (C$51) | C$59 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 624元 (C$122) | C$115 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 694元 (C$136) | C$135 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in China is 46% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 143,509元 (C$28,131) | C$23,164 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (C$1.45) | C$1.31 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 156元 (C$31) | C$109 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 12% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26元 (C$5.07) | C$10 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30元 (C$5.97) | C$20 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 493元 (C$97) | C$95 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 29元 (C$5.76) | C$8 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36元 (C$7) | C$4.79 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (C$7) | C$5.47 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (C$1.82) | C$2.89 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14元 (C$2.65) | C$2.67 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59元 (C$12) | C$25 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 29% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 148元 (C$29) | C$54 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86元 (C$17) | C$28 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 752元 (C$147) | C$157 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 367元 (C$72) | C$97 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 59元 (C$12) | C$11 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (C$7) | C$5.03 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33元 (C$7) | C$7 | - 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,239元 (C$635) | C$599 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.99元 (C$0.19) | C$0.44 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 309元 (C$61) | C$58 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (C$3.93) | C$14 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in China is 34% cheaper than in Canada
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