Cost of living in Edmonton (Canada) is 48% more expensive than in Shuangyashan (China)
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| Food | + 174% | |||
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| Food in Edmonton (Canada) is 174% more expensive than in Shuangyashan (China) | ||||
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| Edmonton | Shuangyashan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$23 (122元) | 20元 | + 512% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$14 (76元) | 32元 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (41元) | 12元 | + 243% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.60 (14元) | 8元 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$5.01 (26元) | 7元 | + 296% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.31 (28元) | 3.00元 | + 824% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (55元) | 10元 | + 447% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$6 (32元) | 3.00元 | + 964% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.99 (16元) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.16 (16元) | 12元 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$20 (102元) | 80元 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.85 (15元) | 15元 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.96 (15元) | 6.00元 | + 157% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Edmonton (Canada) is 8% 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$2,030 (10,593元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,610 (8,401元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$336 (1,751元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,426 (7,439元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$972 (5,074元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$198 (1,034元) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$65 (340元) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$408 (2,127元) | 1,600元 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$175 (911元) | 800元 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (77元) | 30元 | + 158% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$29 (154元) | 50元 | + 208% | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Edmonton (Canada) is 91% more expensive than in Shuangyashan (China) | ||||
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| Edmonton | Shuangyashan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$61 (319元) | 60元 | + 432% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$46 (240元) | 150元 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$120 (625元) | 600元 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$157 (819元) | 200元 | + 310% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Edmonton (Canada) is 7% 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 (154,264元) | 120,000元 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.41 (7元) | 7元 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$103 (538元) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$46 (240元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 126% | |||
| Personal Care in Edmonton (Canada) is 126% 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 (59元) | 15元 | + 290% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (126元) | 15元 | + 740% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$81 (423元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (43元) | 30元 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$7 (35元) | 6元 | + 458% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$6 (32元) | 14元 | + 128% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.38 (23元) | 6.00元 | + 281% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.61 (14元) | 10元 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$27 (139元) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Edmonton (Canada) is 78% more expensive than in Shuangyashan (China) | ||||
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| Edmonton | Shuangyashan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$63 (327元) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (164元) | 80元 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$153 (799元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$116 (607元) | 50元 | + 1114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (69元) | 80元 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.56 (29元) | 80元 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (41元) | 6.00元 | + 580% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$658 (3,432元) | 6,000元 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.35 (1.83元) | 0.50元 | + 265% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$67 (351元) | 30元 | + 1070% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$19 (97元) | 10元 | + 866% | |
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TOTAL | + 48% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 151 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
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