Cost of living in China compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in China is 35% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53元 (C$10) | C$19 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36元 (C$7) | C$11 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (C$3.01) | C$7 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (C$2.76) | C$2.26 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14元 (C$2.78) | C$3.91 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (C$1.69) | C$4.80 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55元 (C$11) | C$10 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 (C$2.35) | C$3.91 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (C$1.29) | C$2.54 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6元 (C$1.20) | C$3.16 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 112元 (C$22) | C$18 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (C$1.72) | C$2.30 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (C$1.89) | C$2.04 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in China is 38% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,403元 (C$1,448) | C$2,070 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,539元 (C$888) | C$1,568 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 403元 (C$79) | C$169 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,935元 (C$1,357) | C$1,587 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,047元 (C$792) | C$1,091 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 256元 (C$50) | C$112 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 84元 (C$16) | C$53 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,213元 (C$433) | C$366 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 605元 (C$118) | C$169 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 47元 (C$9) | C$11 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45元 (C$9) | C$23 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in China is 9% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 390元 (C$76) | C$74 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 217元 (C$42) | C$49 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 581元 (C$114) | C$110 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 553元 (C$108) | C$137 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in China is 43% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 158,167元 (C$30,941) | C$24,938 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6元 (C$1.25) | C$1.11 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 176元 (C$34) | C$109 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in China is 16% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29元 (C$5.59) | C$11 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 36元 (C$7) | C$17 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 393元 (C$77) | C$86 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31元 (C$6) | C$9 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38元 (C$7) | C$5.14 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35元 (C$7) | C$5.44 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (C$1.81) | C$3.15 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (C$2.05) | C$2.65 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 83元 (C$16) | C$25 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in China is 21% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 205元 (C$40) | C$55 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 96元 (C$19) | C$28 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,062元 (C$208) | C$154 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 413元 (C$81) | C$94 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 70元 (C$14) | C$12 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (C$7) | C$4.91 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 (C$6) | C$7 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,170元 (C$620) | C$570 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.64元 (C$0.12) | C$0.47 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 417元 (C$82) | C$58 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22元 (C$4.33) | C$15 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in China is 33% cheaper than in Canada
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