Cost of living in Canada compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 55% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (97元) | 42元 | + 134% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (56元) | 34元 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (35元) | 15元 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.42 (13元) | 15元 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.82 (20元) | 13元 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.94 (20元) | 8元 | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (50元) | 47元 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.82 (20元) | 14元 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.50 (13元) | 5.82元 | + 123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.18 (16元) | 5.43元 | + 203% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (90元) | 103元 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.28 (12元) | 8元 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.19 (11元) | 14元 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 84% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,260 (11,715元) | 8,580元 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,773 (9,188元) | 4,449元 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$177 (918元) | 386元 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,793 (9,291元) | 5,174元 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,259 (6,526元) | 3,034元 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$114 (593元) | 280元 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$54 (279元) | 87元 | + 220% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$385 (1,996元) | 2,283元 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$167 (867元) | 525元 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (59元) | 38元 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (122元) | 50元 | + 145% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$69 (357元) | 443元 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$51 (266元) | 233元 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$113 (584元) | 593元 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$147 (762元) | 532元 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 109% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,657 (132,970元) | 131,184元 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.20 (6元) | 7元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$119 (616元) | 151元 | + 309% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (54元) | 32元 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (107元) | 34元 | + 216% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$76 (393元) | 357元 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (40元) | 40元 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.18 (27元) | 50元 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.33 (28元) | 33元 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.88 (15元) | 8元 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.46 (13元) | 11元 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (128元) | 74元 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 (285元) | 179元 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$29 (152元) | 96元 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$161 (837元) | 1,203元 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$97 (501元) | 359元 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (63元) | 67元 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.87 (25元) | 32元 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (38元) | 28元 | + 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$570 (2,954元) | 3,283元 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (2.01元) | 0.28元 | + 621% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$57 (297元) | 312元 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (75元) | 20元 | + 276% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Canada is 66% more expensive than in China
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