Cost of living in Suzhou, China vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suzhou (China) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58元 (C$11) | C$20 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35元 (C$7) | C$10 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (C$2.75) | C$5.84 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16元 (C$3.10) | C$1.98 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (C$3.04) | C$4.48 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (C$1.68) | C$3.04 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57元 (C$11) | C$10 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 (C$2.27) | C$4.24 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10元 (C$1.89) | C$3.76 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8元 (C$1.45) | C$3.41 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 155元 (C$29) | C$19 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12元 (C$2.30) | C$2.48 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15元 (C$2.82) | C$1.93 | + 46% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Suzhou (China) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,961元 (C$1,501) | C$2,136 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,834元 (C$723) | C$1,241 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 356元 (C$67) | C$133 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,342元 (C$1,007) | C$1,120 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,878元 (C$543) | C$806 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 195元 (C$37) | C$66 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 121元 (C$23) | C$54 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,860元 (C$728) | C$311 | + 134% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 876元 (C$165) | C$97 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 47元 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35元 (C$7) | C$25 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Suzhou (China) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 457元 (C$86) | C$60 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 292元 (C$55) | C$39 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 705元 (C$133) | C$98 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 750元 (C$141) | C$117 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Suzhou (China) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 154,121元 (C$29,053) | C$22,935 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (C$1.44) | C$1.42 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 98元 (C$19) | C$67 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 31元 (C$5.85) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Suzhou (China) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 95元 (C$18) | C$8 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 89元 (C$17) | C$22 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 550元 (C$104) | C$77 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 73元 (C$14) | C$6 | + 114% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 49元 (C$9) | C$3.85 | + 138% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42元 (C$8) | C$4.28 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (C$1.76) | C$3.11 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14元 (C$2.63) | C$2.46 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75元 (C$14) | C$20 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Suzhou (China) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 176元 (C$33) | C$52 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 101元 (C$19) | C$26 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,073元 (C$202) | C$117 | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 471元 (C$89) | C$96 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 79元 (C$15) | C$9 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33元 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 37元 (C$7) | C$7 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,000元 (C$943) | C$647 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.24元 (C$0.23) | C$0.83 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 256元 (C$48) | C$35 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (C$4.05) | C$11 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 206 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Suzhou (China) is 24% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,100 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,606 (24,433元) in Suzhou.
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