Cost of living in Suzhou, China (China) is 25% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
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Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Suzhou, China (China) is 18% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Suzhou, China | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44元 (349 Birr) | 604 Birr | - 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (266 Birr) | 334 Birr | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17元 (133 Birr) | 391 Birr | - 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (135 Birr) | 108 Birr | + 25% | |
12 eggs, large | 17元 (138 Birr) | 156 Birr | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 (78 Birr) | 54 Birr | + 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57元 (451 Birr) | 318 Birr | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17元 (136 Birr) | 255 Birr | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (55 Birr) | 112 Birr | - 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (56 Birr) | 138 Birr | - 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 135元 (1,066 Birr) | 177 Birr | + 501% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 12元 (97 Birr) | 63 Birr | + 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14元 (110 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 34% | |
Housing | - 23% | |||
Housing in Suzhou, China (China) is 23% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,713元 (76,697 Birr) | 81,729 Birr | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,044元 (24,040 Birr) | 59,726 Birr | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 404元 (3,194 Birr) | 5,625 Birr | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,523元 (43,614 Birr) | 53,020 Birr | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,549元 (20,128 Birr) | 28,637 Birr | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 209元 (1,650 Birr) | 4,432 Birr | - 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 133元 (1,050 Birr) | 945 Birr | + 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,238元 (17,675 Birr) | 42,062 Birr | - 58% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 683元 (5,391 Birr) | 12,184 Birr | - 56% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41元 (323 Birr) | 259 Birr | + 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 39元 (307 Birr) | 515 Birr | - 40% | |
Clothes | + 24% | |||
Clothes in Suzhou, China (China) is 24% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 445元 (3,516 Birr) | 2,708 Birr | + 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 249元 (1,965 Birr) | 1,723 Birr | + 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 646元 (5,101 Birr) | 4,925 Birr | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 746元 (5,887 Birr) | 2,493 Birr | + 136% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Suzhou, China (China) is 31% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 151,549元 (1,196,738 Birr) | 1,782,070 Birr | - 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (60 Birr) | 75 Birr | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 98元 (777 Birr) | 1,255 Birr | - 38% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 31元 (243 Birr) | 291 Birr | - 17% | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Suzhou, China (China) is 42% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80元 (633 Birr) | 928 Birr | - 32% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 47元 (372 Birr) | 2,831 Birr | - 87% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 511元 (4,033 Birr) | 2,534 Birr | + 59% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 73元 (579 Birr) | 65 Birr | + 786% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 51元 (402 Birr) | 456 Birr | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38元 (304 Birr) | 598 Birr | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (82 Birr) | 326 Birr | - 75% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 14元 (114 Birr) | 141 Birr | - 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 68元 (537 Birr) | 558 Birr | - 4% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Suzhou, China (China) is 28% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 173元 (1,370 Birr) | 2,940 Birr | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 108元 (856 Birr) | 295 Birr | + 190% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,056元 (8,339 Birr) | 5,500 Birr | + 52% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 470元 (3,708 Birr) | 2,673 Birr | + 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 68元 (538 Birr) | 366 Birr | + 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34元 (272 Birr) | 121 Birr | + 125% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40元 (317 Birr) | 72 Birr | + 340% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,813元 (30,109 Birr) | 29,628 Birr | + 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.77元 (6 Birr) | 13 Birr | - 53% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 270元 (2,136 Birr) | 4,864 Birr | - 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50元 (396 Birr) | 1,923 Birr | - 79% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 338 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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