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Cost of Living & Prices:
Canada vs. China

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Canada vs. China - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.95 times more for grocery shopping in Canada than in China.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.47 EUR (3.96 USD) in Canada and 2.03 EUR (2.32 USD) in China. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in China.

3.47 EUR
2.03 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.99 EUR (1.12 USD) in Canada and 1.51 EUR (1.72 USD) in China. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Canada.

0.99 EUR
1.51 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 14.11 EUR (16.08 USD) in Canada and 9.1 EUR (10.37 USD) in China. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in China.

14.11 EUR
9.10 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.38 EUR (12.97 USD) in Canada and 9.12 EUR (10.4 USD) in China. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in China.

11.38 EUR
9.12 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 11.04 EUR (12.59 USD) in Canada and 2.69 EUR (3.06 USD) in China. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in China.

11.04 EUR
2.69 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 12.64 EUR (14.41 USD) in Canada and 2.43 EUR (2.77 USD) in China. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in China.

12.64 EUR
2.43 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.38 EUR (2.72 USD) in Canada and 0.71 EUR (0.81 USD) in China. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in China.

2.38 EUR
0.71 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.02 EUR (3.44 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 1.45 EUR (1.66 USD) in China. The price of this product is 52% lower in China.

3.02 EUR
1.45 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.83 EUR (3.23 USD) in Canada and 1.39 EUR (1.59 USD) in China. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in China.

2.83 EUR
1.39 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 24.68 EUR (28.14 USD) in Canada and 10.84 EUR (12.36 USD) in China. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in China.

24.68 EUR
10.84 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.07 EUR (2.36 USD) in Canada and 0.58 EUR (0.66 USD) in China. The price of this product is 72% lower in China.

2.07 EUR
0.58 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.34 EUR (2.67 USD) in Canada and 1.54 EUR (1.76 USD) in China. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in China.

2.34 EUR
1.54 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 12.3 EUR (14.03 USD) in Canada and 13.78 EUR (15.71 USD) in China. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in Canada.

12.30 EUR
13.78 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.26 EUR (2.58 USD) in Canada and 1.85 EUR (2.11 USD) in China. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in China.

2.26 EUR
1.85 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.43 EUR (2.77 USD) in Canada and 0.99 EUR (1.13 USD) in China. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in China.

2.43 EUR
0.99 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.91 EUR (3.31 USD) in Canada and 1.55 EUR (1.77 USD) in China. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in China.

2.91 EUR
1.55 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.09 EUR (2.38 USD) in Canada and 0.69 EUR (0.78 USD) in China. The price of this product is 67% lower in China.

2.09 EUR
0.69 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.11 EUR (3.55 USD) in Canada and 0.93 EUR (1.06 USD) in China. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in China.

3.11 EUR
0.93 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 18.12 EUR (20.66 USD) in Canada and 6.58 EUR (7.5 USD) in China. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in China.

18.12 EUR
6.58 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.57 EUR (4.07 USD) in Canada and 1.26 EUR (1.44 USD) in China. The price of this product is 64.7% lower in China.

3.57 EUR
1.26 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.69 EUR (1.92 USD) in Canada and 0.53 EUR (0.6 USD) in China. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in China.

1.69 EUR
0.53 EUR

Restaurant

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Canada vs. China - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.47 times more for meals in restaurants in Canada than in China.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.34 EUR (3.81 USD) in Canada and 3.07 EUR (3.5 USD) in China. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in China.

3.34 EUR
3.07 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.86 EUR (2.13 USD) in Canada and 0.51 EUR (0.58 USD) in China. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in China.

1.86 EUR
0.51 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.06 EUR (5.76 USD) in Canada and 1.22 EUR (1.39 USD) in China. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in China.

5.06 EUR
1.22 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.69 EUR (6.49 USD) in Canada and 2.43 EUR (2.77 USD) in China. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in China.

5.69 EUR
2.43 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.48 EUR (10.81 USD) in Canada and 4.86 EUR (5.55 USD) in China. The price of this product is 48.7% lower in China.

9.48 EUR
4.86 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 72.68 EUR (82.86 USD) in Canada and 31.01 EUR (35.35 USD) in China. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in China.

72.68 EUR
31.01 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 18.33 EUR (20.9 USD) in Canada and 4.26 EUR (4.85 USD) in China. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in China.

18.33 EUR
4.26 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.62 USD) in Canada and 0.31 EUR (0.36 USD) in China. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in China.

1.42 EUR
0.31 EUR

Fuel

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Canada vs. China - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.1 times more for fuel in Canada than in China.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.98 EUR (1.12 USD) in Canada and 0.86 EUR (0.98 USD) in China. The price of this product is 12.2% lower in China.

0.98 EUR
0.86 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.03 EUR (1.17 USD) in Canada and 0.97 EUR (1.11 USD) in China. The price of this product is 5.8% lower in China.

1.03 EUR
0.97 EUR

LPG 1L

0.81 EUR
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Transportation

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Canada vs. China - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.15 times more for transportation in Canada than in China.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 98.59 EUR (112.41 USD) in Canada and 30.4 EUR (34.66 USD) in China. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in China.

98.59 EUR
30.40 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.12 EUR (2.41 USD) in Canada and 0.36 EUR (0.42 USD) in China. The price of this product is 83% lower in China.

2.12 EUR
0.36 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 22.12 EUR (25.22 USD) in Canada and 7.3 EUR (8.32 USD) in China. The price of this product is 67% lower in China.

22.12 EUR
7.30 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.26 EUR (1.44 USD) in Canada and 0.36 EUR (0.42 USD) in China. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in China.

1.26 EUR
0.36 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.16 EUR (3.6 USD) in Canada and 1.95 EUR (2.22 USD) in China. The price of this product is 38.3% lower in China.

3.16 EUR
1.95 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Canada vs. China - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 10.11 EUR (11.53 USD) in Canada and 7.3 EUR (8.32 USD) in China. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in China.

10.11 EUR
7.30 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 49.1 EUR (55.98 USD) in Canada and 41.23 EUR (47.01 USD) in China. The price of this product is 16% lower in China.

49.10 EUR
41.23 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 17.94 EUR (20.45 USD) in Canada and 17.44 EUR (19.88 USD) in China. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in China.

17.94 EUR
17.44 EUR

Flats for rent

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Canada vs. China - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.7 times more for renting an apartment in Canada than in China.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1561 EUR (1779.28 USD) in Canada and 835.62 EUR (952.73 USD) in China. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in China.

1 561 EUR
835.62 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1335 EUR (1521.78 USD) in Canada and 482.49 EUR (550.11 USD) in China. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in China.

1 335 EUR
482.49 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2547 EUR (2904.13 USD) in Canada and 2101 EUR (2395.4 USD) in China. The price of this product is 17.5% lower in China.

2 547 EUR
2 101 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2143 EUR (2443.69 USD) in Canada and 1041 EUR (1186.44 USD) in China. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in China.

2 143 EUR
1 041 EUR

Flats for sale

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Canada vs. China - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.35 times less for buying an apartment in Canada than in China.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 7860 EUR (8960.98 USD) in Canada and 12876 EUR (14680.09 USD) in China. The price of this product is 39% lower in Canada.

7 860 EUR
12 876 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 6597 EUR (7521.88 USD) in Canada and 6615 EUR (7542.04 USD) in China. The price of this product is 0.3% lower in Canada.

6 597 EUR
6 615 EUR

Salary

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Canada vs. China - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 2.07 times higher than in China.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2778 EUR (3166.83 USD) in Canada and 1340 EUR (1527.37 USD) in China. The average salary is 51.8% lower in China.

2 778 EUR
1 340 EUR

Hotels

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Canada vs. China - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

101 EUR
55 EUR

Two stars

109 EUR
58.4 EUR

Three stars

148 EUR
73.6 EUR

Four stars

180 EUR
88.5 EUR

Five stars

361 EUR
137 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Canada: 20 cities, 1032 hotels • China: 20 cities, 1752 hotels

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