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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 1.58 times more for grocery shopping in Canada than in China.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 13.14 PLN (3.55 USD) in Canada and 8.06 PLN (2.18 USD) in China. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in China.

13.14 PLN
8.06 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 4.49 PLN (1.21 USD) in Canada and 5.53 PLN (1.49 USD) in China. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in Canada.

4.49 PLN
5.53 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 49.57 PLN (13.39 USD) in Canada and 46.71 PLN (12.62 USD) in China. The price of this product is 5.8% lower in China.

49.57 PLN
46.71 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 44.14 PLN (11.92 USD) in Canada and 51.55 PLN (13.93 USD) in China. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Canada.

44.14 PLN
51.55 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 43.11 PLN (11.65 USD) in Canada and 17.29 PLN (4.67 USD) in China. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in China.

43.11 PLN
17.29 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 46.62 PLN (12.6 USD) in Canada and 12.89 PLN (3.48 USD) in China. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in China.

46.62 PLN
12.89 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 8.38 PLN (2.26 USD) in Canada and 3.28 PLN (0.89 USD) in China. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in China.

8.38 PLN
3.28 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 11.76 PLN (3.18 USD) for 12 eggs in Canada and 8.05 PLN (2.18 USD) in China. The price of this product is 31.5% lower in China.

11.76 PLN
8.05 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.95 PLN (2.69 USD) in Canada and 7.12 PLN (1.92 USD) in China. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in China.

9.95 PLN
7.12 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 104.16 PLN (28.14 USD) in Canada and 45.75 PLN (12.36 USD) in China. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in China.

104.16 PLN
45.75 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 8.97 PLN (2.42 USD) in Canada and 3.12 PLN (0.84 USD) in China. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in China.

8.97 PLN
3.12 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 9.19 PLN (2.48 USD) in Canada and 9.24 PLN (2.5 USD) in China. The price of this product is 0.5% lower in Canada.

9.19 PLN
9.24 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 42.11 PLN (11.38 USD) in Canada and 61.9 PLN (16.72 USD) in China. The price of this product is 32% lower in Canada.

42.11 PLN
61.90 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 9.76 PLN (2.64 USD) in Canada and 10.09 PLN (2.73 USD) in China. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in Canada.

9.76 PLN
10.09 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 9.65 PLN (2.61 USD) in Canada and 3.88 PLN (1.05 USD) in China. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in China.

9.65 PLN
3.88 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 12.08 PLN (3.26 USD) in Canada and 7.36 PLN (1.99 USD) in China. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in China.

12.08 PLN
7.36 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 9.65 PLN (2.61 USD) in Canada and 3.1 PLN (0.84 USD) in China. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in China.

9.65 PLN
3.10 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 11.05 PLN (2.99 USD) in Canada and 4.42 PLN (1.19 USD) in China. The price of this product is 60% lower in China.

11.05 PLN
4.42 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 76.47 PLN (20.66 USD) in Canada and 27.76 PLN (7.5 USD) in China. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in China.

76.47 PLN
27.76 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 13.62 PLN (3.68 USD) in Canada and 5.3 PLN (1.43 USD) in China. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in China.

13.62 PLN
5.30 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 6.05 PLN (1.64 USD) in Canada and 2.3 PLN (0.62 USD) in China. The price of this product is 62% lower in China.

6.05 PLN
2.30 PLN

Restaurant

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Canada vs. China - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.16 times more for meals in restaurants in Canada than in China.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 13.22 PLN (3.57 USD) in Canada and 14.26 PLN (3.85 USD) in China. The price of this product is 7.3% lower in Canada.

13.22 PLN
14.26 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 7.24 PLN (1.96 USD) in Canada and 1.94 PLN (0.52 USD) in China. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in China.

7.24 PLN
1.94 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 21.62 PLN (5.84 USD) in Canada and 5.15 PLN (1.39 USD) in China. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in China.

21.62 PLN
5.15 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 24.33 PLN (6.57 USD) in Canada and 15.46 PLN (4.18 USD) in China. The price of this product is 36.5% lower in China.

24.33 PLN
15.46 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 35.14 PLN (9.49 USD) in Canada and 20.62 PLN (5.57 USD) in China. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in China.

35.14 PLN
20.62 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 324.34 PLN (87.62 USD) in Canada and 149.48 PLN (40.38 USD) in China. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in China.

324.34 PLN
149.48 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 62.17 PLN (16.79 USD) in Canada and 20.62 PLN (5.57 USD) in China. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in China.

62.17 PLN
20.62 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 5.76 PLN (1.56 USD) in Canada and 1.19 PLN (0.32 USD) in China. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in China.

5.76 PLN
1.19 PLN

Fuel

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Canada vs. China - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.15 times more for fuel in Canada than in China.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 4.41 PLN (1.19 USD) in Canada and 3.7 PLN (1 USD) in China. The price of this product is 16.1% lower in China.

4.41 PLN
3.70 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.67 PLN (1.26 USD) in Canada and 4.18 PLN (1.13 USD) in China. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in China.

4.67 PLN
4.18 PLN

LPG 1L

3.47 PLN
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Transportation

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Canada vs. China - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.65 times more for transportation in Canada than in China.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 421.64 PLN (113.91 USD) in Canada and 103.09 PLN (27.85 USD) in China. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in China.

421.64 PLN
103.09 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 8.78 PLN (2.37 USD) in Canada and 2.06 PLN (0.56 USD) in China. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in China.

8.78 PLN
2.06 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 83.79 PLN (22.64 USD) in Canada and 30.93 PLN (8.36 USD) in China. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in China.

83.79 PLN
30.93 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 4.73 PLN (1.28 USD) in Canada and 1.55 PLN (0.42 USD) in China. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in China.

4.73 PLN
1.55 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 12.08 PLN (3.26 USD) in Canada and 7.73 PLN (2.09 USD) in China. The price of this product is 36% lower in China.

12.08 PLN
7.73 PLN

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 40.54 PLN (10.95 USD) in Canada and 30.93 PLN (8.36 USD) in China. The price of this product is 23.7% lower in China.

40.54 PLN
30.93 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 169.74 PLN (45.86 USD) in Canada and 232.03 PLN (62.68 USD) in China. The price of this product is 26.8% lower in Canada.

169.74 PLN
232.03 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 64.25 PLN (17.36 USD) in Canada and 60.02 PLN (16.21 USD) in China. The price of this product is 6.6% lower in China.

64.25 PLN
60.02 PLN

Flats for rent

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Canada vs. China - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.38 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 6566 PLN (1773.74 USD) in Canada and 3999 PLN (1080.26 USD) in China. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in China.

6 566 PLN
3 999 PLN

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 5514 PLN (1489.69 USD) in Canada and 2060 PLN (556.65 USD) in China. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in China.

5 514 PLN
2 060 PLN

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 10496 PLN (2835.52 USD) in Canada and 10868 PLN (2935.94 USD) in China. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in Canada.

10 496 PLN
10 868 PLN

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 8545 PLN (2308.4 USD) in Canada and 5590 PLN (1510.05 USD) in China. The price of this product is 34.6% lower in China.

8 545 PLN
5 590 PLN

Flats for sale

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Canada vs. China - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.61 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 34482 PLN (9315.39 USD) in Canada and 64034 PLN (17299.02 USD) in China. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Canada.

34 482 PLN
64 034 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 27045 PLN (7306.22 USD) in Canada and 34999 PLN (9455.06 USD) in China. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in Canada.

27 045 PLN
34 999 PLN

Salary

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Canada vs. China - average salary. The average salary in Canada is 2.14 times higher than in China.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 11428 PLN (3087.27 USD) in Canada and 5339 PLN (1442.24 USD) in China. The average salary is 53.3% lower in China.

11 428 PLN
5 339 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

424 PLN
232 PLN

Two stars

460 PLN
247 PLN

Three stars

623 PLN
311 PLN

Four stars

761 PLN
374 PLN

Five stars

1 524 PLN
580 PLN

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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