Cost of living in Suzhou (China) is 35% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States)
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| Food in Suzhou (China) is 24% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Suzhou (China) | Austin, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 63元 ($10) | $16 | 40% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 35元 ($5.46) | $7 | 27% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 15元 ($2.26) | $4.56 | 51% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 16元 ($2.54) | $0.87 | 192% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 16元 ($2.49) | $3.07 | 19% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 9元 ($1.37) | $4.59 | 70% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 57元 ($9) | $7 | 28% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 13元 ($2.03) | $3.23 | 37% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 10元 ($1.55) | $1.37 | 13% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 8元 ($1.20) | $3.46 | 65% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 155元 ($24) | $16 | 53% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 13元 ($1.93) | $1.97 | 2% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 15元 ($2.31) | $1.80 | 29% |
| Housing in Suzhou (China) is 56% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||
| Suzhou (China) | Austin, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 7,969元 ($1,231) | $2,271 | 46% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 3,501元 ($541) | $1,379 | 61% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 428元 ($66) | $198 | 67% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 5,254元 ($811) | $1,922 | 58% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 2,905元 ($449) | $1,120 | 60% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 195元 ($30) | $122 | 75% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 120元 ($18) | $50 | 63% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 3,764元 ($581) | $249 | 134% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 876元 ($135) | $155 | 13% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 47元 ($7) | $13 | 42% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 37元 ($5.66) | $19 | 71% |
| Clothes in Suzhou (China) is about the same as in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||
| Suzhou (China) | Austin, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 437元 ($68) | $57 | 18% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 280元 ($43) | $49 | 11% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 666元 ($103) | $98 | 5% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 789元 ($122) | $124 | 2% |
| Transportation in Suzhou (China) is 40% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||
| Suzhou (China) | Austin, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 155,118元 ($23,953) | $26,572 | 10% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 8元 ($1.16) | $0.54 | 116% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 98元 ($15) | $52 | 71% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 31元 ($4.75) | $17 | 72% |
| Personal Care in Suzhou (China) is about the same as in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||
| Suzhou (China) | Austin, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 95元 ($15) | $5.69 | 158% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 89元 ($14) | $15 | 8% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 550元 ($85) | $117 | 27% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 73元 ($11) | $5.58 | 103% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 49元 ($8) | $3.95 | 90% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 42元 ($6) | $4.68 | 38% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 9元 ($1.44) | $4.09 | 65% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 14元 ($2.15) | $1.62 | 33% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 72元 ($11) | $31 | 65% |
| Entertainment in Suzhou (China) is 15% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||
| Suzhou (China) | Austin, Texas (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 187元 ($29) | $49 | 41% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 100元 ($15) | $25 | 39% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 955元 ($147) | $224 | 34% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 460元 ($71) | $76 | 7% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 76元 ($12) | $11 | 3% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 33元 ($5.12) | $5.42 | 5% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 36元 ($5.59) | $5.69 | 2% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 5,000元 ($772) | $412 | 88% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 1.24元 ($0.19) | $0.19 | 1% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 245元 ($38) | $61 | 38% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 21元 ($3.32) | $7 | 55% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,100 in Austin, Texas you would need to make just about $4,616 (29,895元) in Suzhou.