Cost of living in Suzhou, China vs Bordeaux, France
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Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Suzhou (China) is 27% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 63元 (€8) | €16 | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35元 (€4.52) | €8 | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (€1.87) | €6 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16元 (€2.10) | €0.96 | + 120% | |
12 eggs, large | 16元 (€2.06) | €2.79 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (€1.14) | €2.02 | - 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57元 (€7) | €5.36 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (€1.68) | €2.49 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10元 (€1.28) | €1.60 | - 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8元 (€1.00) | €2.31 | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 155元 (€20) | €7 | + 183% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 13元 (€1.60) | €2.05 | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15元 (€1.91) | €1.09 | + 76% | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in Suzhou (China) is 35% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,969元 (€1,019) | €1,233 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,501元 (€448) | €912 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 428元 (€55) | €129 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,254元 (€672) | €750 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,905元 (€371) | €569 | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 195元 (€25) | €143 | - 83% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 120元 (€15) | €27 | - 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,764元 (€481) | €357 | + 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 876元 (€112) | €109 | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 47元 (€6) | €9 | - 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37元 (€4.69) | €13 | - 64% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Suzhou (China) is about the same as in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 437元 (€56) | €79 | - 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 280元 (€36) | €30 | + 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 666元 (€85) | €86 | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 789元 (€101) | €116 | - 13% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Suzhou (China) is 44% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 155,118元 (€19,833) | €25,406 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (€0.96) | €1.37 | - 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 98元 (€13) | €33 | - 62% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 31元 (€3.93) | €17 | - 77% | |
Personal Care | + 52% | |||
Personal Care in Suzhou (China) is 52% more expensive than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 95元 (€12) | €5.75 | + 111% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 89元 (€11) | €7 | + 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 550元 (€70) | €24 | + 191% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 73元 (€9) | €4.71 | + 99% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 49元 (€6) | €4.25 | + 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42元 (€5.33) | €3.63 | + 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (€1.19) | €1.71 | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 14元 (€1.78) | €1.99 | - 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 72元 (€9) | €18 | - 50% | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Suzhou (China) is 10% cheaper than in Bordeaux (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 187元 (€24) | €38 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 100元 (€13) | €18 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 955元 (€122) | €87 | + 41% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 460元 (€59) | €53 | + 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 76元 (€10) | €9 | + 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33元 (€4.24) | €2.65 | + 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 36元 (€4.63) | €5.93 | - 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,000元 (€639) | €407 | + 57% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.24元 (€0.16) | €0.15 | + 3% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 245元 (€31) | €52 | - 40% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (€2.75) | €8 | - 64% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,800 in Bordeaux you would need to make just about €2,815 (22,020元) in Suzhou.
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