- Cost of Living
- China
- United Kingdom
- Suzhou
- Glasgow
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Suzhou (China) and Glasgow (United Kingdom)
| Food | 21% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suzhou (China) is 21% cheaper than in Glasgow (United Kingdom) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元72 (£7.66) | £10.89 | 30% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 (£3.24) | £4.87 | 34% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 元22 (£2.34) | £4.48 | 48% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元26 (£2.76) | £1.10 | 152% |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15.50 (£1.65) | £2.15 | 23% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元11 (£1.17) | £2.21 | 47% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元50 (£5.32) | £2.64 | 101% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元21 (£2.27) | £1.46 | 56% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 元12.70 (£1.35) | £1.78 | 24% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元7.67 (£0.82) | £1.56 | 48% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元116 (£12.37) | £8.09 | 53% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (£0.85) | £1.69 | 50% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元10 (£1.06) | £0.96 | 11% |
| Housing | 5% | ||
| Housing in Suzhou (China) is 5% more expensive than in Glasgow (United Kingdom) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元6,843 (£728) | £670 | 9% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元1,140 (£121) | £90 | 36% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元163 (£17.35) | £15.78 | 10% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元4,000 (£426) | £440 | 3% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | £92 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元45 (£4.79) | £5.31 | 10% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元37 (£3.94) | £9.67 | 59% |
| Clothes | 21% | ||
| Clothes in Suzhou (China) is 21% more expensive than in Glasgow (United Kingdom) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元450 (£48) | £64 | 26% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元400 (£43) | £30 | 44% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元850 (£90) | £58 | 55% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | - | £47 | - |
| Transportation | 57% | ||
| Transportation in Suzhou (China) is 57% cheaper than in Glasgow (United Kingdom) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元150,000 (£15,964) | £15,571 | 3% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7.52 (£0.80) | £1.38 | 42% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元80 (£8.51) | £49 | 83% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 元52 (£5.53) | £11.74 | 53% |
| Personal Care | 136% | ||
| Personal Care in Suzhou (China) is 136% more expensive than in Glasgow (United Kingdom) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 元200 (£21) | £5.84 | 265% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元75 (£7.98) | £3.07 | 160% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元55 (£5.85) | £1.71 | 242% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | £2.49 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (£1.06) | £1.79 | 41% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元20 (£2.13) | £1.57 | 36% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元55 (£5.85) | £9 | 35% |
| Entertainment | 14% | ||
| Entertainment in Suzhou (China) is 14% more expensive than in Glasgow (United Kingdom) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元193 (£21) | £21 | 2% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元160 (£17.03) | £16 | 6% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元1,100 (£117) | £66 | 77% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 元775 (£82) | £54 | 54% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元63 (£6.65) | £5.94 | 12% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 元36 (£3.80) | £2.67 | 42% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元31 (£3.30) | £2.86 | 16% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,099 (£117) | £126 | 7% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1 (£0.11) | £0.26 | 59% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 元817 (£87) | £38 | 128% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 元17.50 (£1.86) | £7.57 | 75% |
| TOTAL | 11% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,429 prices entered by 128 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 10, 2013.
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Cost of living in Suzhou (China) is 11% cheaper than in Glasgow (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,125
in Glasgow
you would need to make just about £2,786
(元26,179)
in Suzhou.