- Cost of Living
- China
- Canada
- Suzhou
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Suzhou, China compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suzhou (China) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元68 (C$13) | C$14 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 (C$5.71) | C$8 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元13 (C$2.47) | C$6 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元18 (C$3.42) | C$2.38 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元14 (C$2.78) | C$4.08 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (C$1.76) | C$2.62 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元60 (C$12) | C$10 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元11 (C$2.10) | C$3.73 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元11 (C$2.06) | C$2.90 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元7 (C$1.36) | C$2.89 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元158 (C$30) | C$16 | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元12 (C$2.29) | C$2.31 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元14 (C$2.62) | C$1.76 | + 49% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Suzhou (China) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元8,618 (C$1,667) | C$1,186 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,479 (C$673) | C$982 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元543 (C$105) | C$117 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,415 (C$854) | C$919 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,548 (C$493) | C$695 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元340 (C$66) | C$64 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元143 (C$28) | C$39 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,308 (C$640) | C$392 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元814 (C$157) | C$111 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元74 (C$14) | C$10 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元29 (C$5.54) | C$26 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Suzhou (China) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元352 (C$68) | C$61 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元305 (C$59) | C$41 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元742 (C$143) | C$95 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元579 (C$112) | C$87 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Suzhou (China) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元287,216 (C$55,549) | C$22,684 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (C$1.47) | C$1.19 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元105 (C$20) | C$47 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元30 (C$5.87) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Suzhou (China) is 43% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元155 (C$30) | C$8 | + 281% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元250 (C$48) | C$20 | + 142% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元299 (C$58) | C$85 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元78 (C$15) | C$7 | + 127% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元35 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元8 (C$1.56) | C$3.21 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (C$2.56) | C$2.46 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元82 (C$16) | C$19 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Suzhou (China) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元227 (C$44) | C$43 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元101 (C$20) | C$27 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元935 (C$181) | C$84 | + 117% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元477 (C$92) | C$93 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元60 (C$12) | C$9 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元31 (C$5.96) | C$5.44 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元32 (C$6) | C$5.57 | + 12% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,099 (C$213) | C$141 | + 51% | |
| 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$89) | C$34 | + 162% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元36 (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
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 June 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Suzhou (China) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,250
(元16,802)
in Suzhou.
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