- Cost of Living
- Canada
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Canada compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 50% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (90元) | 50元 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (51元) | 34元 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (36元) | 15元 | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.39 (12元) | 15元 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.00 (20元) | 16元 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.93 (20元) | 8元 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (53元) | 57元 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.94 (20元) | 14元 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.44 (12元) | 7元 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.57 (18元) | 5.59元 | + 226% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (94元) | 115元 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.38 (12元) | 7元 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.19 (11元) | 12元 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 58% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$2,107 (10,775元) | 9,408元 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,639 (8,383元) | 4,307元 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$156 (796元) | 439元 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,598 (8,170元) | 5,571元 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$1,166 (5,963元) | 3,520元 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$100 (512元) | 311元 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$54 (275元) | 86元 | + 219% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$459 (2,349元) | 2,131元 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$154 (786元) | 703元 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (59元) | 37元 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$23 (119元) | 38元 | + 212% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 1% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$72 (371元) | 556元 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$58 (299元) | 260元 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$115 (590元) | 624元 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$136 (696元) | 694元 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 85% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,182 (118,544元) | 143,509元 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.31 (7元) | 7元 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$109 (557元) | 157元 | + 256% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (52元) | 26元 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (105元) | 30元 | + 244% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$95 (484元) | 493元 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (43元) | 29元 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.82 (25元) | 36元 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.49 (28元) | 36元 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.89 (15元) | 9元 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.63 (13元) | 14元 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (126元) | 59元 | + 114% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 44% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (274元) | 149元 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (142元) | 86元 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$155 (791元) | 777元 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$97 (498元) | 375元 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$11 (58元) | 58元 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.04 (26元) | 34元 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (36元) | 33元 | + 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$600 (3,067元) | 3,255元 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.53 (2.71元) | 1.04元 | + 161% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$58 (299元) | 309元 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (70元) | 20元 | + 251% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
5.114
CNY
/
CAD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 24,608 prices entered by 4,025 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 53% more expensive than in China
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