The cost of living in China is very cheap compared to Canada. As I mentioned in the previous post one Canadian dollar is worth six yuan. To give you an idea, here is a list of some things we have bought and the cost in Chinese and Canadian dollars:
- subway ride (one way) – 1 yuan – 16 cents
- DVD movie – 10 yuan – $1.60
- stapler – 8 yuan – $1.25
- men’s jeans – 49 yuan – $8.00
- meal for two people at the hotel cafeteria (two boiled eggs, an omelete, two pastries)- 5 yuan – 80 cents
Something else to consider however is wages earned by people in China. The average person in China makes between 800 and 1200 a month. Chinese teachers make about 2000. So when you make those wages things don’t seem so cheap after all, especially Western style items which are much more expensive.
Some Chinese money (The key is to indicate size.)
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