Cost of living in Edmonton (Canada) is 46% more expensive than in Shuangyashan (China)
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| Food | + 172% | |||
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| Food in Edmonton (Canada) is 172% more expensive than in Shuangyashan (China) | ||||
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| Edmonton | Shuangyashan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$24 (130元) | 20元 | + 548% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (68元) | 32元 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (41元) | 12元 | + 240% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.77 (15元) | 8元 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.49 (29元) | 7元 | + 346% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.97 (27元) | 3.00元 | + 789% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (48元) | 10元 | + 381% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.32 (29元) | 3.00元 | + 852% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.93 (16元) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.12 (17元) | 12元 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$18 (94元) | 80元 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.07 (16元) | 15元 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.93 (16元) | 6.00元 | + 162% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Edmonton (Canada) is 7% more expensive than in Shuangyashan (China) | ||||
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| Edmonton | Shuangyashan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,118 (11,369元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,610 (8,642元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$364 (1,956元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,426 (7,652元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,040 (5,582元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$198 (1,063元) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$83 (446元) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$403 (2,164元) | 1,600元 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$175 (938元) | 800元 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (80元) | 30元 | + 165% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 (144元) | 50元 | + 187% | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in Edmonton (Canada) is 95% more expensive than in Shuangyashan (China) | ||||
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| Edmonton | Shuangyashan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$71 (383元) | 60元 | + 539% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$46 (247元) | 150元 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$110 (592元) | 600元 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$133 (713元) | 200元 | + 257% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Edmonton (Canada) is 8% more expensive than in Shuangyashan (China) | ||||
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| Edmonton | Shuangyashan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$29,563 (158,691元) | 120,000元 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.35 (7元) | 7元 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$102 (546元) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$19 (102元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 129% | |||
| Personal Care in Edmonton (Canada) is 129% more expensive than in Shuangyashan (China) | ||||
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| Edmonton | Shuangyashan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (60元) | 15元 | + 302% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (130元) | 15元 | + 764% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$81 (435元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (44元) | 30元 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 (36元) | 6元 | + 474% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (33元) | 14元 | + 135% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.38 (24元) | 6.00元 | + 292% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.56 (14元) | 10元 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$31 (165元) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Edmonton (Canada) is 73% more expensive than in Shuangyashan (China) | ||||
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| Edmonton | Shuangyashan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$55 (295元) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (163元) | 80元 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$153 (821元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$103 (555元) | 50元 | + 1010% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$12 (67元) | 80元 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.23 (28元) | 80元 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (38元) | 6.00元 | + 529% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$658 (3,533元) | 6,000元 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.35 (1.88元) | 0.50元 | + 276% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$63 (338元) | 30元 | + 1026% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (94元) | 10元 | + 837% | |
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TOTAL | + 46% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 380 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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