- Cost of Living
- Canada
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canada compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 53% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (93元) | 53元 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (52元) | 33元 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (38元) | 15元 | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.43 (13元) | 16元 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.05 (21元) | 16元 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.98 (21元) | 8元 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (56元) | 63元 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.84 (20元) | 13元 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.39 (13元) | 7元 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.51 (18元) | 5.64元 | + 228% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (97元) | 114元 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.40 (13元) | 8元 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.26 (12元) | 12元 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 61% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,120 (11,178元) | 9,740元 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,657 (8,740元) | 4,478元 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$154 (813元) | 425元 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,638 (8,639元) | 5,603元 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,181 (6,226元) | 3,523元 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$100 (528元) | 305元 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$53 (280元) | 88元 | + 220% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$475 (2,505元) | 2,242元 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$157 (826元) | 678元 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (61元) | 40元 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (127元) | 39元 | + 227% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 2% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (378元) | 554元 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$58 (304元) | 280元 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (608元) | 614元 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$137 (724元) | 672元 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 89% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$22,949 (121,022元) | 145,359元 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.30 (7元) | 7元 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$109 (576元) | 155元 | + 272% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (52元) | 26元 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (107元) | 32元 | + 234% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$96 (505元) | 425元 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (44元) | 30元 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.90 (26元) | 37元 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.54 (29元) | 38元 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.85 (15元) | 10元 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.66 (14元) | 14元 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (130元) | 59元 | + 119% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 44% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (285元) | 159元 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (144元) | 86元 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$147 (773元) | 723元 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$97 (514元) | 375元 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (60元) | 60元 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.01 (26元) | 34元 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (37元) | 34元 | + 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$599 (3,159元) | 3,310元 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.44 (2.34元) | 0.98元 | + 138% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$63 (332元) | 300元 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (73元) | 20元 | + 262% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
5.273
CNY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 25,554 prices entered by 4,302 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 55% more expensive than in China
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