- Cost of Living
- China
- Canada
- Suzhou
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Suzhou, China compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suzhou (China) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元61 (C$12) | C$15 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 (C$6) | C$9 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 (C$2.86) | C$5.69 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (C$3.36) | C$2.05 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 (C$3.11) | C$4.81 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (C$1.81) | C$2.90 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元57 (C$12) | C$10 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元10 (C$2.14) | C$4.00 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元11 (C$2.20) | C$3.34 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元8 (C$1.68) | C$3.36 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元142 (C$29) | C$16 | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元12 (C$2.49) | C$2.41 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元14 (C$2.88) | C$2.01 | + 44% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Suzhou (China) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元8,455 (C$1,725) | C$1,651 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,815 (C$778) | C$1,142 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元467 (C$95) | C$102 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,487 (C$1,120) | C$1,038 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,030 (C$618) | C$779 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元253 (C$52) | C$66 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元124 (C$25) | C$39 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元4,140 (C$845) | C$351 | + 140% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元933 (C$190) | C$86 | + 121% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元53 (C$11) | C$9 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元31 (C$6) | C$22 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Suzhou (China) is 59% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元450 (C$92) | C$59 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元319 (C$65) | C$40 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元700 (C$143) | C$93 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元710 (C$145) | C$92 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Suzhou (China) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元167,357 (C$34,148) | C$22,749 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (C$1.56) | C$1.27 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元101 (C$21) | C$67 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元29 (C$5.92) | C$31 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Suzhou (China) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元95 (C$19) | C$8 | + 154% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元97 (C$20) | C$20 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元550 (C$112) | C$82 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元75 (C$15) | C$6 | + 137% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元45 (C$9) | C$3.72 | + 147% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元42 (C$9) | C$2.83 | + 200% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (C$2.05) | C$3.09 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元15 (C$2.98) | C$2.46 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元71 (C$14) | C$19 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Suzhou (China) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元193 (C$39) | C$46 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元113 (C$23) | C$26 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元1,073 (C$219) | C$101 | + 117% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元425 (C$87) | C$85 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元73 (C$15) | C$8 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元33 (C$7) | C$5.34 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元38 (C$8) | C$5.67 | + 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元5,000 (C$1,020) | C$549 | + 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.73 (C$0.15) | C$1.04 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元258 (C$53) | C$35 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元23 (C$4.61) | C$11 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 414 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Suzhou (China) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,949
(元19,354)
in Suzhou.
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