Cost of living in China compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 36% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44元 (C$8) | C$19 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35元 (C$7) | C$11 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16元 (C$3.07) | C$7 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (C$2.66) | C$2.47 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (C$2.59) | C$3.85 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (C$1.64) | C$4.18 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 51元 (C$10) | C$10 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14元 (C$2.75) | C$3.90 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6元 (C$1.21) | C$2.57 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.45元 (C$1.04) | C$3.14 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 96元 (C$18) | C$17 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (C$1.50) | C$2.31 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13元 (C$2.57) | C$2.26 | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in China is 48% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,398元 (C$1,414) | C$2,264 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,516元 (C$863) | C$1,800 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 442元 (C$85) | C$170 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,586元 (C$1,068) | C$1,730 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,896元 (C$554) | C$1,272 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 285元 (C$55) | C$113 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 87元 (C$17) | C$54 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,385元 (C$456) | C$378 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 513元 (C$98) | C$162 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41元 (C$8) | C$11 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42元 (C$8) | C$23 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in China is 5% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 453元 (C$87) | C$70 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 226元 (C$43) | C$49 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 599元 (C$115) | C$111 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 539元 (C$103) | C$148 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in China is 50% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 139,161元 (C$26,607) | C$25,544 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (C$1.29) | C$1.18 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 160元 (C$31) | C$119 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 10% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33元 (C$6) | C$11 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32元 (C$6) | C$21 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 354元 (C$68) | C$80 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43元 (C$8) | C$8 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 52元 (C$10) | C$5.12 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35元 (C$7) | C$5.40 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (C$1.70) | C$3.01 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (C$2.28) | C$2.46 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 72元 (C$14) | C$26 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 32% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 191元 (C$36) | C$54 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 96元 (C$18) | C$30 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,146元 (C$219) | C$161 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 360元 (C$69) | C$95 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74元 (C$14) | C$12 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (C$6) | C$4.94 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28元 (C$5.42) | C$7 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,242元 (C$620) | C$554 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.28元 (C$0.05) | C$0.39 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 284元 (C$54) | C$57 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (C$3.98) | C$15 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 07, 2020.
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Cost of living in China is 40% cheaper than in Canada
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