Cost of living in China compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 42% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| China | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 41元 (C$8) | C$23 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35元 (C$7) | C$12 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14元 (C$2.77) | C$8 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (C$2.81) | C$3.05 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (C$3.06) | C$4.85 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (C$1.71) | C$4.41 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50元 (C$10) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (C$2.49) | C$4.69 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.48元 (C$1.05) | C$3.03 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (C$1.18) | C$3.57 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 112元 (C$22) | C$19 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (C$1.68) | C$2.58 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13元 (C$2.45) | C$2.51 | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in China is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| China | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,115元 (C$2,710) | C$2,558 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,319元 (C$1,597) | C$2,035 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 612元 (C$117) | C$203 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,579元 (C$1,455) | C$1,851 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,552元 (C$874) | C$1,424 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 401元 (C$77) | C$124 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 128元 (C$25) | C$69 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,525元 (C$293) | C$434 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 562元 (C$108) | C$182 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39元 (C$8) | C$12 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 55元 (C$11) | C$27 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in China is 9% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| China | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 491元 (C$94) | C$75 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 289元 (C$55) | C$52 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 632元 (C$121) | C$115 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 765元 (C$147) | C$152 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in China is 43% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| China | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 149,799元 (C$28,759) | C$28,967 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (C$1.63) | C$1.82 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 213元 (C$41) | C$109 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 35% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| China | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25元 (C$4.88) | C$11 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27元 (C$5.18) | C$24 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 386元 (C$74) | C$98 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 32元 (C$6) | C$9 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21元 (C$4.10) | C$5.56 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31元 (C$5.89) | C$5.78 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20元 (C$3.88) | C$3.45 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17元 (C$3.29) | C$3.16 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56元 (C$11) | C$29 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 38% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| China | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 258元 (C$49) | C$73 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 116元 (C$22) | C$30 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 502元 (C$96) | C$143 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 347元 (C$67) | C$116 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 84元 (C$16) | C$13 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31元 (C$5.99) | C$5.28 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20元 (C$3.84) | C$8 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,150元 (C$605) | C$877 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.21元 (C$0.04) | C$0.46 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 401元 (C$77) | C$67 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 40元 (C$8) | C$18 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 05, 2022.
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Cost of living in China is 34% cheaper than in Canada
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