Cost of living in Suzhou, China vs Araraquara, Brazil
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| Food | + 124% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suzhou (China) is 124% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 63元 (R$ 54) | R$ 27 | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35元 (R$ 30) | R$ 27 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.99 | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16元 (R$ 14) | R$ 3.40 | + 314% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.20 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.48 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57元 (R$ 49) | R$ 12 | + 297% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.03 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10元 (R$ 9) | R$ 2.81 | + 205% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8元 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.92 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 155元 (R$ 132) | R$ 36 | + 269% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13元 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15元 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.36 | + 282% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in Suzhou (China) is 103% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,969元 (R$ 6,826) | R$ 2,283 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,501元 (R$ 2,999) | R$ 1,538 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 428元 (R$ 367) | R$ 300 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,254元 (R$ 4,500) | R$ 1,750 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,905元 (R$ 2,489) | R$ 1,200 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 195元 (R$ 167) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 120元 (R$ 102) | R$ 70 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,764元 (R$ 3,224) | R$ 1,266 | + 155% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 876元 (R$ 751) | R$ 500 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 47元 (R$ 40) | R$ 27 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37元 (R$ 31) | R$ 20 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Suzhou (China) is 80% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 437元 (R$ 375) | R$ 176 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 280元 (R$ 240) | R$ 150 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 666元 (R$ 570) | R$ 351 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 789元 (R$ 675) | R$ 250 | + 171% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Suzhou (China) is 11% cheaper than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 155,118元 (R$ 132,866) | R$ 94,000 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.50 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 98元 (R$ 84) | R$ 193 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 31元 (R$ 26) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 129% | |||
| Personal Care in Suzhou (China) is 129% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 95元 (R$ 81) | R$ 27 | + 196% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 89元 (R$ 76) | R$ 50 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 550元 (R$ 471) | R$ 236 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 73元 (R$ 63) | R$ 22 | + 181% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 49元 (R$ 42) | R$ 14 | + 201% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42元 (R$ 36) | R$ 15 | + 136% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.00 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14元 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.21 | + 272% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 72元 (R$ 61) | R$ 26 | + 131% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Suzhou (China) is 46% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 187元 (R$ 160) | R$ 82 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100元 (R$ 85) | R$ 48 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 955元 (R$ 818) | R$ 300 | + 173% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 460元 (R$ 394) | R$ 124 | + 219% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 76元 (R$ 65) | R$ 14 | + 349% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33元 (R$ 28) | R$ 7 | + 303% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 36元 (R$ 31) | R$ 10 | + 213% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,000元 (R$ 4,283) | R$ 3,000 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.24元 (R$ 1.06) | R$ 2.30 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 245元 (R$ 210) | R$ 110 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (R$ 18) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 67 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Suzhou (China) is 60% more expensive than in Araraquara (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 11,017 (12,862元) in Suzhou to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 6,900 in Araraquara.
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