Cost of living in China compared to Canada
Currency:
Food | - 55% | |||
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Food in China is 55% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
China | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37元 (C$7) | C$24 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 39元 (C$7) | C$14 | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13元 (C$2.42) | C$10 | - 75% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (C$2.63) | C$3.28 | - 20% | |
12 eggs, large | 15元 (C$2.83) | C$5.88 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 (C$1.86) | C$5.56 | - 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55元 (C$10) | C$11 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (C$2.77) | C$5.47 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (C$1.23) | C$3.31 | - 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (C$1.22) | C$4.03 | - 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 87元 (C$16) | C$21 | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (C$1.57) | C$3.23 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (C$2.01) | C$2.58 | - 22% | |
Housing | - 41% | |||
Housing in China is 41% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
China | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,566元 (C$2,558) | C$2,889 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,567元 (C$1,427) | C$2,295 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 499元 (C$94) | C$240 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,485元 (C$1,223) | C$2,062 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,297元 (C$810) | C$1,501 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 321元 (C$61) | C$128 | - 53% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 94元 (C$18) | C$65 | - 73% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,393元 (C$263) | C$401 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 485元 (C$92) | C$213 | - 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40元 (C$8) | C$14 | - 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46元 (C$9) | C$30 | - 71% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in China is 11% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
China | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 452元 (C$85) | C$80 | + 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 258元 (C$49) | C$57 | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 612元 (C$115) | C$147 | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 779元 (C$147) | C$173 | - 15% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in China is 40% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
China | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 166,194元 (C$31,338) | C$33,546 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (C$1.58) | C$1.60 | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 252元 (C$47) | C$106 | - 55% | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in China is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
China | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43元 (C$8) | C$11 | - 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 40元 (C$8) | C$24 | - 68% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 212元 (C$40) | C$103 | - 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 46元 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 49元 (C$9) | C$6 | + 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 41元 (C$8) | C$6 | + 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12元 (C$2.19) | C$4.45 | - 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15元 (C$2.85) | C$3.63 | - 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 94元 (C$18) | C$31 | - 43% | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in China is 46% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
China | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 251元 (C$47) | C$68 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 107元 (C$20) | C$31 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 895元 (C$169) | C$217 | - 22% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 293元 (C$55) | C$129 | - 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 77元 (C$14) | C$15 | - 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29元 (C$5.38) | C$5.88 | - 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16元 (C$3.10) | C$8 | - 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,577元 (C$674) | C$808 | - 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.40元 (C$0.08) | C$0.44 | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 356元 (C$67) | C$67 | + 0% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 25元 (C$4.70) | C$18 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | - 42% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in China is 42% cheaper than in Canada
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