- 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 | 53元 (C$10) | C$18 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 33元 (C$6) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (C$2.87) | C$7 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16元 (C$3.01) | C$2.41 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (C$3.00) | C$4.05 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (C$1.54) | C$3.97 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63元 (C$12) | C$11 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (C$2.52) | C$3.83 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (C$1.24) | C$2.39 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.65元 (C$1.08) | C$3.51 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114元 (C$22) | C$18 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8元 (C$1.50) | C$2.39 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (C$2.34) | C$2.26 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in China is 38% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,680元 (C$1,844) | C$2,130 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 4,478元 (C$853) | C$1,659 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 425元 (C$81) | C$156 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,710元 (C$1,087) | C$1,641 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,523元 (C$671) | C$1,183 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 304元 (C$58) | C$100 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 88元 (C$17) | C$53 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,242元 (C$427) | C$472 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 678元 (C$129) | C$157 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40元 (C$8) | C$12 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39元 (C$7) | C$24 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in China is 2% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 554元 (C$106) | C$72 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 280元 (C$53) | C$58 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 614元 (C$117) | C$115 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 672元 (C$128) | C$138 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in China is 47% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 145,666元 (C$27,741) | C$22,939 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (C$1.39) | C$1.30 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 154元 (C$29) | C$109 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 18% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26元 (C$4.93) | C$10 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32元 (C$6) | C$21 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 425元 (C$81) | C$95 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 30元 (C$5.64) | C$8 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 37元 (C$7) | C$4.90 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38元 (C$7) | C$5.54 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (C$1.86) | C$2.84 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14元 (C$2.72) | C$2.68 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59元 (C$11) | C$25 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 30% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 159元 (C$30) | C$54 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 86元 (C$16) | C$27 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 723元 (C$138) | C$146 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 375元 (C$71) | C$98 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60元 (C$11) | C$11 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (C$6) | C$5.02 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34元 (C$6) | C$7 | - 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,310元 (C$630) | C$600 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.98元 (C$0.19) | C$0.45 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 300元 (C$57) | C$63 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (C$3.84) | C$14 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in China is 35% cheaper than in Canada
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