Cost of living comparison

Canada

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China

Beijing vs. North Vancouver Cost of Living Summary

Beijing is 47.8% cheaper than North Vancouver.

Restaurants: pay 70.6% less in Beijing
Groceries: pay 48.0% less in Beijing
Transportation: pay 37.9% less in Beijing
Housing: pay 58.0% less in Beijing
Childcare: pay 19.7% more in Beijing
Entertainment and Sports: pay 36.9% less in Beijing
Clothing: pay 10.4% more in Beijing

The cost of childcare and clothing in Beijing are more expensive than in North Vancouver. Expenses including restaurants, housing, groceries, transportation, and entertainment and sports are lower in Beijing.

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Beijing vs. North Vancouver Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Beijing instead of North Vancouver, you would:

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pay 70.6% less for restaurants

	North Vancouver	Beijing
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$21.04 CA$29.79	$4.47 CN¥29.94	-78.7%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$9.12 CA$12.91	$5.22 CN¥34.93	-42.7%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.28 CA$3.23	$0.52 CN¥3.49	-77.1%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.72 CA$2.43	$0.27 CN¥1.82	-84.1%
Average			-70.6%

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pay 48.0% less for groceries

	North Vancouver	Beijing
Bread 1 loaf	$2.76 CA$3.91	$1.73 CN¥11.56	-37.4%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$6.88 CA$9.73	$7.22 CN¥48.28	+4.9%
Milk (1 gallon)	$7.40 CA$10.48	$6.41 CN¥42.88	-13.4%
Eggs 1 dozen	$3.16 CA$4.47	$2.02 CN¥13.53	-36.0%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$6.21 CA$8.79	$1.47 CN¥9.81	-76.4%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.88 CA$2.66	$0.93 CN¥6.25	-50.2%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.65 CA$0.91	$0.79 CN¥5.28	+22.1%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.97 CA$2.79	$0.93 CN¥6.21	-52.9%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.83 CA$2.59	$0.71 CN¥4.75	-61.2%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.29 CA$1.82	$0.32 CN¥2.15	-75.1%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.26 CA$1.78	$0.40 CN¥2.66	-68.4%
Average			-48.0%

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pay 37.9% less for transportation

	North Vancouver	Beijing
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.82 CA$6.83	$4.96 CN¥33.20	+2.8%
Monthly public transit pass	$98.37 CA$139.26	$34.30 CN¥229.53	-65.1%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$27,760.48 CA$39,301.90	$19,374.76 CN¥130K	-30.2%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$14.86 CA$21.04	$4.68 CN¥31.34	-68.5%
Average			-37.9%

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pay 58.0% less for housing

	North Vancouver	Beijing
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$52.60 CA$74.47	$14.27 CN¥95.47	-72.9%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,788.51 CA$2,532.08	$936.67 CN¥6,267.07	-47.6%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$1,539.52 CA$2,179.58	$530.98 CN¥3,552.67	-65.5%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$98.03 CA$138.79	$44.49 CN¥297.65	-54.6%
Average			-58.0%

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pay 19.7% more for childcare

	North Vancouver	Beijing
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$1,040.67 CA$1,473.32	$653.29 CN¥4,371.01	-37.2%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$10,637.54 CA$15,060.10	$24,281.96 CN¥162K	+128.3%
Average			+19.7%

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pay 36.9% less for entertainment and sports

	North Vancouver	Beijing
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$4.73 CA$6.70	$1.19 CN¥7.98	-74.8%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.14 CA$5.86	$3.60 CN¥24.09	-13.0%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$14.03 CA$19.86	$4.33 CN¥28.94	-69.2%
Monthly membership at local gym	$30.33 CA$42.95	$41.45 CN¥277.32	+36.6%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$11.92 CA$16.88	$7.46 CN¥49.90	-37.5%
Average			-36.9%

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pay 10.4% more for clothing

	North Vancouver	Beijing
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$63.12 CA$89.37	$70.55 CN¥472.03	+11.8%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$37.41 CA$52.96	$40.41 CN¥270.36	+8.0%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$80.66 CA$114.19	$86.99 CN¥582.00	+7.8%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$109.88 CA$155.57	$125.40 CN¥839.02	+14.1%
Average			+10.4%

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