- 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68 (C$13) | C$14 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 (C$5.51) | C$8 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元13 (C$2.39) | C$6 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元18 (C$3.30) | C$2.38 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元14 (C$2.68) | C$4.08 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (C$1.70) | C$2.62 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元60 (C$11) | C$10 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元11 (C$2.03) | C$3.73 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元11 (C$1.99) | C$2.90 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元7 (C$1.31) | C$2.89 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元158 (C$29) | C$16 | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元12 (C$2.21) | C$2.31 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元14 (C$2.53) | C$1.76 | + 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8,618 (C$1,608) | C$1,186 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,479 (C$649) | C$982 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元543 (C$101) | C$117 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,415 (C$824) | C$919 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,548 (C$475) | C$695 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元340 (C$64) | C$64 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元143 (C$27) | C$39 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,308 (C$617) | C$392 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元814 (C$152) | C$111 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元74 (C$14) | C$10 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元29 (C$5.34) | C$26 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Suzhou (China) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元352 (C$66) | C$61 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元305 (C$57) | C$41 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元742 (C$138) | C$95 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元579 (C$108) | C$87 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Suzhou (China) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元287,216 (C$53,605) | C$22,684 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (C$1.41) | C$1.19 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元105 (C$20) | C$47 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元30 (C$5.67) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Suzhou (China) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元155 (C$29) | C$8 | + 268% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元250 (C$47) | C$20 | + 133% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元299 (C$56) | C$85 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元78 (C$15) | C$7 | + 119% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元35 (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元8 (C$1.50) | C$3.21 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (C$2.47) | C$2.46 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元82 (C$15) | C$19 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Suzhou (China) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元227 (C$42) | C$43 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元101 (C$19) | C$27 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元935 (C$175) | C$84 | + 109% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元477 (C$89) | C$93 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元60 (C$11) | C$9 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元31 (C$5.75) | C$5.44 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元32 (C$6) | C$5.57 | + 8% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,099 (C$205) | C$141 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.06 (C$0.20) | C$2.00 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元461 (C$86) | C$34 | + 153% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元36 (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 132 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Suzhou (China) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,919
(元15,639)
in Suzhou.
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