Cost of living in Canada compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 112% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Canada | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$26 (132元) | 42元 | + 213% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 (77元) | 37元 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$11 (54元) | 15元 | + 272% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.11 (16元) | 14元 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.81 (29元) | 16元 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$6 (31元) | 11元 | + 188% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$12 (60元) | 50元 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.62 (28元) | 16元 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.25 (22元) | 7元 | + 224% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.24 (21元) | 7元 | + 221% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$22 (114元) | 94元 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.34 (17元) | 9元 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.19 (16元) | 13元 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 78% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Canada | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,281 (16,591元) | 13,997元 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,733 (13,817元) | 6,833元 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$244 (1,232元) | 450元 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,249 (11,370元) | 6,875元 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,826 (9,231元) | 3,656元 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$126 (637元) | 296元 | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$73 (368元) | 100元 | + 269% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$361 (1,825元) | 1,460元 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$249 (1,260元) | 553元 | + 128% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$18 (89元) | 43元 | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$34 (170元) | 55元 | + 206% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Canada | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$90 (455元) | 418元 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$65 (327元) | 296元 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$133 (673元) | 570元 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$175 (886元) | 705元 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 81% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Canada | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,794 (170,883元) | 148,726元 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.70 (9元) | 8元 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$113 (569元) | 233元 | + 144% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 64% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Canada | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (66元) | 51元 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$29 (149元) | 84元 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$177 (897元) | 114元 | + 688% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$11 (56元) | 67元 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$8 (41元) | 57元 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 (38元) | 25元 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.20 (21元) | 7元 | + 205% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.88 (20元) | 13元 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$33 (165元) | 85元 | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 84% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Canada | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$74 (375元) | 178元 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$34 (173元) | 109元 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$186 (938元) | 703元 | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$131 (661元) | 320元 | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (76元) | 81元 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.91 (30元) | 28元 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (42元) | 15元 | + 180% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$658 (3,326元) | 3,924元 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.45 (2.25元) | 0.34元 | + 572% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$59 (301元) | 414元 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$20 (100元) | 26元 | + 276% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 80% more expensive than in China
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