Cost of living in Beijing (China) is 39% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada)
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| Food | - 52% | |||
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| Food in Beijing (China) is 52% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Beijing | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47元 (C$9) | C$23 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36元 (C$7) | C$15 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (C$2.20) | C$8 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 (C$2.38) | C$2.52 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17元 (C$3.20) | C$5.30 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 (C$1.81) | C$5.31 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 54元 (C$10) | C$10 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (C$2.82) | C$6 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (C$1.17) | C$2.98 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (C$1.19) | C$3.16 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 79元 (C$15) | C$20 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (C$1.59) | C$2.85 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (C$1.92) | C$2.96 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Beijing (China) is 23% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Beijing | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,993元 (C$2,666) | C$1,978 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,120元 (C$1,547) | C$1,627 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 382元 (C$73) | C$326 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,358元 (C$1,402) | C$1,411 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,126元 (C$786) | C$1,004 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 193元 (C$37) | C$198 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 91元 (C$17) | C$65 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,862元 (C$355) | C$408 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 560元 (C$107) | C$175 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34元 (C$6) | C$15 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 56元 (C$11) | C$29 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Beijing (China) is 8% more expensive than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Beijing | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 441元 (C$84) | C$61 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 252元 (C$48) | C$46 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 497元 (C$95) | C$120 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 797元 (C$152) | C$157 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Beijing (China) is 45% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Beijing | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 154,765元 (C$29,490) | C$29,563 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (C$1.59) | C$1.44 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 249元 (C$48) | C$103 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 38元 (C$7) | C$45 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 34% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Beijing | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28元 (C$5.34) | C$11 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 46元 (C$9) | C$24 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 242元 (C$46) | C$81 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43元 (C$8) | C$8 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38元 (C$7) | C$7 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25元 (C$4.84) | C$6 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (C$1.82) | C$4.38 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14元 (C$2.69) | C$2.61 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 86元 (C$16) | C$27 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 45% cheaper than in Edmonton (Canada) | ||||
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| Beijing | Edmonton | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 239元 (C$45) | C$63 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 120元 (C$23) | C$31 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 951元 (C$181) | C$153 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200元 (C$38) | C$116 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 73元 (C$14) | C$13 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 28元 (C$5.35) | C$5.56 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10元 (C$1.99) | C$8 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,423元 (C$652) | C$658 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.41元 (C$0.08) | C$0.43 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 389元 (C$74) | C$67 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (C$3.80) | C$19 | - 79% | |
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TOTAL | - 39% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 118 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
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