Cost of living in Vancouver, Canada vs Weifang, China
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| Food | + 144% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 144% more expensive than in Weifang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 (107元) | 27元 | + 295% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 (52元) | 26元 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (36元) | 8元 | + 343% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.29 (12元) | 12元 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.14 (22元) | 11元 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.44 (23元) | 5.41元 | + 328% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (57元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.42 (18元) | 21元 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.67 (14元) | 11元 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.77 (14元) | 2.50元 | + 477% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$21 (110元) | 89元 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.64 (14元) | 7元 | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.40 (12元) | 4.00元 | + 212% | |
| Housing | + 385% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 385% more expensive than in Weifang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,923 (15,216元) | 2,614元 | + 482% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,175 (11,324元) | 1,307元 | + 767% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$104 (539元) | 200元 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,203 (11,470元) | 1,500元 | + 665% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,474 (7,675元) | 800元 | + 859% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$68 (353元) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$62 (321元) | 50元 | + 543% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$385 (2,003元) | 3,000元 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$135 (702元) | 400元 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (56元) | 10元 | + 459% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 (139元) | 69元 | + 101% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 27% more expensive than in Weifang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$82 (428元) | 150元 | + 185% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$49 (255元) | 326元 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$112 (582元) | 80元 | + 628% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$148 (771元) | 150元 | + 414% | |
| Transportation | + 137% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 137% more expensive than in Weifang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$21,143 (110,068元) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.28 (7元) | 5.00元 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$112 (583元) | 100元 | + 483% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$28 (148元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 37% more expensive than in Weifang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (50元) | 55元 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$23 (120元) | 30元 | + 300% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$119 (618元) | 200元 | + 209% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (53元) | 50元 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.13 (27元) | 63元 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.58 (29元) | 24元 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.56 (19元) | 7元 | + 181% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.22 (17元) | 2.54元 | + 562% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (127元) | 25元 | + 405% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 9% more expensive than in Weifang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$56 (294元) | 75元 | + 289% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (160元) | 101元 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$192 (997元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$102 (528元) | 151元 | + 250% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (68元) | 102元 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.99 (26元) | 41元 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (35元) | 15元 | + 135% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$541 (2,816元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.50 (2.62元) | 1.00元 | + 162% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$59 (307元) | 1,305元 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (78元) | 12元 | + 538% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 839 prices entered by 108 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 124% more expensive than in Weifang (China)
For example, you would need at least 15,878元 (C$3,050) in Vancouver to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 7,100元 in Weifang.
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