Cost of Living Comparison Between China and Canada 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Canada is 104.9% higher than in China (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Canada is 124.7% higher than in China | |
| Rent Prices in Canada are 194.9% higher than in China | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canada are 190.3% higher than in China | |
| Groceries Prices in Canada are 101.7% higher than in China | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canada is 36.1% higher than in China | |
Restaurants | China Edit |
Canada Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
3.83 C$ (20.00 ¥) |
25.00 C$ (130.68 ¥) |
+553.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
34.43 C$ (180.00 ¥) |
100.00 C$ (522.74 ¥) |
+190.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
6.70 C$ (35.00 ¥) |
15.00 C$ (78.41 ¥) |
+124.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
1.34 C$ (7.00 ¥) |
8.00 C$ (41.82 ¥) |
+497.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.87 C$ (15.00 ¥) |
8.00 C$ (41.82 ¥) |
+178.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
4.25 C$ (22.20 ¥) |
5.18 C$ (27.09 ¥) |
+22.0 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.63 C$ (3.30 ¥) |
2.88 C$ (15.06 ¥) |
+356.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.40 C$ (2.07 ¥) |
2.33 C$ (12.20 ¥) |
+488.9 % |
Markets | China Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
9.38 C$ (49.03 ¥) |
11.64 C$ (60.84 ¥) |
+24.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
2.06 C$ (10.78 ¥) |
3.37 C$ (17.60 ¥) |
+63.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.59 C$ (3.06 ¥) |
2.29 C$ (11.95 ¥) |
+290.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.20 C$ (11.52 ¥) |
4.82 C$ (25.22 ¥) |
+118.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
8.16 C$ (42.68 ¥) |
7.14 C$ (37.34 ¥) |
-12.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.05 C$ (10.69 ¥) |
7.62 C$ (39.83 ¥) |
+272.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
6.70 C$ (35.01 ¥) |
9.33 C$ (48.75 ¥) |
+39.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.12 C$ (5.85 ¥) |
2.62 C$ (13.68 ¥) |
+133.9 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.79 C$ (4.14 ¥) |
0.90 C$ (4.70 ¥) |
+13.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.92 C$ (4.83 ¥) |
2.40 C$ (12.55 ¥) |
+159.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.73 C$ (3.80 ¥) |
2.58 C$ (13.47 ¥) |
+254.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.46 C$ (2.42 ¥) |
1.66 C$ (8.70 ¥) |
+259.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.56 C$ (2.93 ¥) |
1.66 C$ (8.67 ¥) |
+196.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.82 C$ (4.30 ¥) |
3.51 C$ (18.32 ¥) |
+326.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.76 C$ (3.97 ¥) |
2.49 C$ (13.02 ¥) |
+227.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
15.30 C$ (80.00 ¥) |
18.00 C$ (94.09 ¥) |
+17.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
1.11 C$ (5.80 ¥) |
4.09 C$ (21.37 ¥) |
+268.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.25 C$ (11.78 ¥) |
4.58 C$ (23.94 ¥) |
+103.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
4.78 C$ (25.00 ¥) |
20.00 C$ (104.55 ¥) |
+318.2 % |
Transportation | China Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.57 C$ (3.00 ¥) |
3.50 C$ (18.30 ¥) |
+509.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
28.70 C$ (150.00 ¥) |
104.90 C$ (548.35 ¥) |
+265.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
1.91 C$ (10.00 ¥) |
4.70 C$ (24.57 ¥) |
+145.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
0.77 C$ (4.02 ¥) |
3.51 C$ (18.34 ¥) |
+355.8 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
9.18 C$ (48.00 ¥) |
38.93 C$ (203.50 ¥) |
+324.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
5.97 C$ (31.19 ¥) |
6.06 C$ (31.68 ¥) |
+1.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
26,782.02 C$ (140,000.00 ¥) |
33,978.00 C$ (177,616.15 ¥) |
+26.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
23,165.11 C$ (121,092.99 ¥) |
28,060.93 C$ (146,685.35 ¥) |
+21.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | China Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
69.85 C$ (365.12 ¥) |
207.51 C$ (1,084.73 ¥) |
+197.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
13.73 C$ (71.76 ¥) |
62.37 C$ (326.02 ¥) |
+354.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
15.78 C$ (82.50 ¥) |
85.13 C$ (445.01 ¥) |
+439.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | China Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
56.27 C$ (294.13 ¥) |
58.58 C$ (306.23 ¥) |
+4.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
20.50 C$ (107.18 ¥) |
23.93 C$ (125.07 ¥) |
+16.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
8.61 C$ (45.00 ¥) |
15.60 C$ (81.55 ¥) |
+81.2 % |
Childcare | China Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
567.18 C$ (2,964.87 ¥) |
1,102.74 C$ (5,764.43 ¥) |
+94.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
24,370.18 C$ (127,392.35 ¥) |
16,388.97 C$ (85,671.49 ¥) |
-32.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | China Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
63.72 C$ (333.10 ¥) |
76.49 C$ (399.84 ¥) |
+20.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
45.02 C$ (235.35 ¥) |
56.57 C$ (295.72 ¥) |
+25.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
99.55 C$ (520.40 ¥) |
121.40 C$ (634.58 ¥) |
+21.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
103.32 C$ (540.12 ¥) |
147.02 C$ (768.51 ¥) |
+42.3 % |
Rent Per Month | China Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
609.41 C$ (3,185.64 ¥) |
1,837.23 C$ (9,603.90 ¥) |
+201.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
366.89 C$ (1,917.86 ¥) |
1,629.44 C$ (8,517.72 ¥) |
+344.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
1,306.76 C$ (6,830.91 ¥) |
2,945.67 C$ (15,398.16 ¥) |
+125.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
756.46 C$ (3,954.32 ¥) |
2,549.95 C$ (13,329.56 ¥) |
+237.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | China Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
848.14 C$ (4,433.55 ¥) |
862.71 C$ (4,509.71 ¥) |
+1.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
395.51 C$ (2,067.46 ¥) |
603.82 C$ (3,156.41 ¥) |
+52.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | China Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
1,286.84 C$ (6,726.81 ¥) |
3,936.18 C$ (20,575.91 ¥) |
+205.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.08 | 6.35 | +55.4 % |
| Last update: | 24 May 2025 | 23 May 2025 | |
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