Cost of living in Suzhou, China vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suzhou (China) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 63元 (C$12) | C$20 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35元 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (C$2.87) | C$5.78 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16元 (C$3.23) | C$1.98 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (C$3.17) | C$4.18 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (C$1.75) | C$3.04 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57元 (C$11) | C$10 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (C$2.58) | C$4.24 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10元 (C$1.97) | C$3.76 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8元 (C$1.53) | C$3.41 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 155元 (C$30) | C$19 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13元 (C$2.46) | C$2.48 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15元 (C$2.95) | C$1.93 | + 52% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Suzhou (China) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,969元 (C$1,567) | C$2,136 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,501元 (C$688) | C$1,241 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 428元 (C$84) | C$133 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,254元 (C$1,033) | C$1,120 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,905元 (C$571) | C$806 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 195元 (C$38) | C$66 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 120元 (C$24) | C$54 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,764元 (C$740) | C$311 | + 138% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 876元 (C$172) | C$97 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 47元 (C$9) | C$10 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37元 (C$7) | C$25 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Suzhou (China) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 437元 (C$86) | C$60 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 280元 (C$55) | C$39 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 666元 (C$131) | C$98 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 789元 (C$155) | C$117 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Suzhou (China) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 155,118元 (C$30,506) | C$22,935 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (C$1.48) | C$1.39 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 98元 (C$19) | C$67 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 31元 (C$6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Suzhou (China) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 95元 (C$19) | C$8 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 89元 (C$17) | C$22 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 550元 (C$108) | C$77 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 73元 (C$14) | C$6 | + 123% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 49元 (C$10) | C$3.85 | + 149% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42元 (C$8) | C$4.28 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (C$1.83) | C$3.11 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14元 (C$2.74) | C$2.46 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 72元 (C$14) | C$20 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Suzhou (China) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 187元 (C$37) | C$52 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100元 (C$20) | C$26 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 955元 (C$188) | C$117 | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 460元 (C$90) | C$96 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 76元 (C$15) | C$9 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33元 (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 36元 (C$7) | C$7 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,000元 (C$983) | C$647 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.24元 (C$0.24) | C$0.83 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 245元 (C$48) | C$35 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (C$4.23) | C$11 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 39 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Suzhou (China) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,600 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,183 (26,355元) in Suzhou.
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