Cost of living in Canada compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 65% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Canada | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 (108元) | 43元 | + 149% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (62元) | 37元 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (41元) | 17元 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.84 (15元) | 14元 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.56 (24元) | 16元 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.41 (23元) | 9元 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (47元) | 48元 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.12 (22元) | 13元 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.88 (15元) | 6元 | + 150% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.81 (20元) | 7元 | + 199% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (98元) | 97元 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.88 (15元) | 9元 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.61 (14元) | 13元 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 53% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Canada | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,965 (15,600元) | 13,898元 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,305 (12,123元) | 8,379元 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$242 (1,272元) | 462元 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,848 (9,722元) | 6,525元 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,503 (7,905元) | 4,376元 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$143 (752元) | 516元 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$73 (385元) | 140元 | + 175% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$395 (2,077元) | 1,829元 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$171 (899元) | 546元 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (60元) | 50元 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 (140元) | 66元 | + 111% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Canada | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$74 (387元) | 511元 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$50 (264元) | 288元 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (604元) | 654元 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$146 (770元) | 844元 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 93% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Canada | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,878 (141,393元) | 148,501元 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.67 (9元) | 8元 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$121 (636元) | 206元 | + 209% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 41% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Canada | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (50元) | 28元 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (107元) | 27元 | + 296% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$115 (606元) | 386元 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (46元) | 30元 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.53 (29元) | 19元 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.64 (30元) | 44元 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.30 (17元) | 21元 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.95 (16元) | 16元 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$28 (147元) | 82元 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 47% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Canada | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$64 (338元) | 260元 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (158元) | 122元 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$164 (865元) | 417元 | + 107% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$99 (523元) | 319元 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (69元) | 90元 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.15 (27元) | 31元 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (40元) | 19元 | + 118% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$697 (3,667元) | 2,968元 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.38 (1.98元) | 0.24元 | + 711% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$61 (321元) | 410元 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (91元) | 38元 | + 142% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,963 prices entered by 900 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 58% more expensive than in China
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