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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suzhou (China) is 12% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58元 ($8) | $12 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 35元 ($4.96) | $7 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 ($2.08) | $3.19 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16元 ($2.34) | $0.65 | + 262% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 ($2.29) | $2.43 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 ($1.26) | $3.38 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57元 ($8) | $4.54 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 ($1.71) | $3.36 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10元 ($1.43) | $1.21 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8元 ($1.09) | $2.89 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 155元 ($22) | $12 | + 86% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12元 ($1.74) | $1.87 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15元 ($2.13) | $1.52 | + 40% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Suzhou (China) is 39% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 7,961元 ($1,132) | $1,423 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,662元 ($520) | $1,022 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 356元 ($51) | $167 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,342元 ($759) | $1,022 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,896元 ($412) | $628 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 195元 ($28) | $87 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 121元 ($17) | $36 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,860元 ($549) | $317 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 876元 ($125) | $128 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 47元 ($7) | $8 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35元 ($4.97) | $19 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Suzhou (China) is 45% more expensive than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 457元 ($65) | $45 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 292元 ($42) | $29 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 705元 ($100) | $75 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 750元 ($107) | $68 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Suzhou (China) is 39% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 154,121元 ($21,907) | $20,263 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 ($1.08) | $0.65 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 98元 ($14) | $58 | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 31元 ($4.41) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Suzhou (China) is 8% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 95元 ($13) | $5.74 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 89元 ($13) | $37 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 550元 ($78) | $115 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 73元 ($10) | $7 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 49元 ($7) | $2.98 | + 132% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42元 ($5.92) | $4.21 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 ($1.33) | $2.80 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14元 ($1.98) | $1.45 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75元 ($11) | $16 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Suzhou (China) is about the same as in Arlington, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 182元 ($26) | $35 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 101元 ($14) | $22 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,073元 ($152) | $150 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 471元 ($67) | $48 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 79元 ($11) | $8 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33元 ($4.72) | $3.97 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 37元 ($5.27) | $4.43 | + 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,000元 ($711) | $427 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.24元 ($0.18) | $0.31 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 256元 ($36) | $39 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 22元 ($3.14) | $7 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 227 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2019.
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Cost of living in Suzhou (China) is 23% cheaper than in Arlington, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $4,100 in Arlington, Texas you would need to make just about $3,173 (22,320元) in Suzhou.
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