Cost of living in Canada compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Canada is 56% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (99元) | 56元 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$11 (58元) | 37元 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (36元) | 16元 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.32 (12元) | 13元 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.06 (22元) | 14元 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.81 (26元) | 8元 | + 203% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (53元) | 56元 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.90 (21元) | 13元 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.63 (14元) | 7元 | + 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.12 (17元) | 6元 | + 172% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (95元) | 119元 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.33 (12元) | 9元 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.04 (11元) | 10元 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Canada is 64% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,105 (11,193元) | 7,672元 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,609 (8,557元) | 4,517元 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$165 (878元) | 412元 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,589 (8,449元) | 7,031元 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,085 (5,771元) | 4,162元 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$111 (592元) | 279元 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$52 (279元) | 88元 | + 218% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$362 (1,925元) | 2,091元 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$162 (864元) | 619元 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (57元) | 43元 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$24 (126元) | 41元 | + 203% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Canada is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$74 (395元) | 415元 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$49 (263元) | 206元 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$111 (592元) | 590元 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$131 (694元) | 663元 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Canada is 74% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$25,368 (134,890元) | 159,594元 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.14 (6元) | 6元 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$104 (553元) | 176元 | + 215% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Canada is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (56元) | 30元 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$20 (105元) | 36元 | + 192% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$97 (515元) | 440元 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$9 (47元) | 35元 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.12 (27元) | 38元 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.44 (29元) | 36元 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.13 (17元) | 10元 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.56 (14元) | 11元 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$25 (133元) | 80元 | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Canada is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$54 (287元) | 206元 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$28 (148元) | 97元 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$155 (826元) | 743元 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$95 (506元) | 429元 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (66元) | 67元 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.95 (26元) | 35元 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (39元) | 32元 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$569 (3,027元) | 3,096元 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.45 (2.39元) | 0.68元 | + 249% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$58 (306元) | 481元 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (78元) | 23元 | + 241% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,362 prices entered by 1,288 different people.
Cost of living in Canada is 52% more expensive than in China
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