- Cost of Living
- China
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in China compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 29% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元54 (C$11) | C$17 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元33 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元17 (C$3.36) | C$7 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (C$3.26) | C$2.46 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 (C$3.16) | C$4.11 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (C$1.70) | C$4.11 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元63 (C$13) | C$11 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (C$2.84) | C$3.71 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (C$1.39) | C$2.40 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.32 (C$1.08) | C$3.54 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元108 (C$22) | C$19 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (C$1.62) | C$2.41 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元13 (C$2.67) | C$2.33 | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in China is 31% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元10,335 (C$2,089) | C$2,125 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元5,294 (C$1,070) | C$1,642 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元454 (C$92) | C$161 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,540 (C$1,120) | C$1,659 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,778 (C$764) | C$1,216 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元339 (C$69) | C$107 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元87 (C$18) | C$53 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,333 (C$472) | C$489 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元668 (C$135) | C$159 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元40 (C$8) | C$11 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元35 (C$7) | C$24 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in China is 3% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元543 (C$110) | C$70 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元254 (C$51) | C$57 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元616 (C$125) | C$116 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元612 (C$124) | C$141 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in China is 44% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元147,964 (C$29,910) | C$22,583 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (C$1.37) | C$1.24 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元149 (C$30) | C$111 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 22% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元25 (C$5.03) | C$10 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元41 (C$8) | C$21 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元265 (C$54) | C$93 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元32 (C$6) | C$8 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元44 (C$9) | C$4.93 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元37 (C$8) | C$5.56 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (C$1.90) | C$2.96 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元12 (C$2.37) | C$2.89 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元62 (C$12) | C$25 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 21% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元169 (C$34) | C$54 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元97 (C$20) | C$28 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元858 (C$173) | C$153 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元417 (C$84) | C$95 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元66 (C$13) | C$12 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元35 (C$7) | C$4.85 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元35 (C$7) | C$7 | + 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,326 (C$672) | C$587 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元7 (C$1.34) | C$0.46 | + 194% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元420 (C$85) | C$61 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (C$4.04) | C$14 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in China is 24% cheaper than in Canada
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