- Cost of Living
- China
- Canada
- Suzhou
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Suzhou, China compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suzhou (China) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元56 (C$11) | C$15 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元29 (C$5.93) | C$9 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元13 (C$2.55) | C$5.69 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元17 (C$3.40) | C$2.17 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元14 (C$2.87) | C$4.84 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (C$1.72) | C$2.90 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元49 (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元10 (C$2.06) | C$4.00 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元10 (C$2.02) | C$3.31 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元7 (C$1.39) | C$3.07 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元137 (C$28) | C$16 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9 (C$1.89) | C$2.51 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元13 (C$2.64) | C$2.07 | + 28% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Suzhou (China) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元7,891 (C$1,590) | C$1,576 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,479 (C$701) | C$1,122 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元456 (C$92) | C$109 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,474 (C$902) | C$1,019 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,452 (C$494) | C$774 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元223 (C$45) | C$66 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元124 (C$25) | C$40 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,997 (C$805) | C$377 | + 114% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元862 (C$174) | C$98 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元49 (C$10) | C$9 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元28 (C$5.70) | C$23 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Suzhou (China) is 52% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元411 (C$83) | C$59 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元319 (C$64) | C$40 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元671 (C$135) | C$93 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元651 (C$131) | C$92 | + 42% | |
| 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 | 元160,712 (C$32,381) | C$22,749 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (C$1.52) | C$1.26 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元98 (C$20) | C$65 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元32 (C$6) | C$31 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Suzhou (China) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元133 (C$27) | C$8 | + 252% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元102 (C$21) | C$20 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元437 (C$88) | C$96 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元75 (C$15) | C$6 | + 134% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (C$7) | C$3.72 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元37 (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 161% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (C$1.89) | C$3.09 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元15 (C$2.92) | C$2.46 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元72 (C$14) | C$19 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Suzhou (China) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元180 (C$36) | C$46 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元103 (C$21) | C$26 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元1,002 (C$202) | C$101 | + 100% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元436 (C$88) | C$87 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元65 (C$13) | C$9 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元31 (C$6) | C$5.53 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元36 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 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242 (C$49) | C$35 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元19 (C$3.90) | C$10 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 315 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Suzhou (China) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,609
(元17,910)
in Suzhou.
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