Cost of living in Vancouver, Canada vs Wuhai, China
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Food | + 59% | |||
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Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 59% more expensive than in Wuhai (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$20 (107元) | 25元 | + 327% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$10 (52元) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (36元) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.29 (12元) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | C$4.14 (22元) | 10元 | + 116% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.44 (23元) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (57元) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.42 (18元) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.67 (14元) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.77 (14元) | 3.00元 | + 382% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$21 (110元) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.64 (14元) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.40 (13元) | - | - | |
Housing | + 105% | |||
Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 105% more expensive than in Wuhai (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$2,923 (15,240元) | 2,000元 | + 662% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,175 (11,342元) | 1,200元 | + 845% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$104 (540元) | 300元 | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,203 (11,488元) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,474 (7,688元) | - | - | |
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 (322元) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | C$385 (2,006元) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$135 (703元) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (56元) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 (139元) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is about the same as in Wuhai (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$82 (428元) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$49 (255元) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$112 (583元) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$148 (772元) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is about the same as in Wuhai (China) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$21,143 (110,242元) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.28 (7元) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | C$112 (584元) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$28 (148元) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is about the same as in Wuhai (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (50元) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$23 (120元) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$119 (619元) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (53元) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.13 (27元) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.58 (29元) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.56 (19元) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | C$3.22 (17元) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$24 (127元) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 34% | |||
Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 34% more expensive than in Wuhai (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$56 (294元) | 80元 | + 268% | |
2 tickets to the movies | C$31 (161元) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$192 (999元) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$102 (529元) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$13 (68元) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.99 (26元) | 30元 | - 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (35元) | 10元 | + 254% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$541 (2,821元) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.50 (2.63元) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | C$59 (307元) | 200元 | + 54% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (79元) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 71% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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