Cost of living in Suzhou, China vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Suzhou (China) is 27% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 59元 (€8) | €16 | - 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35元 (€4.50) | €8 | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (€1.86) | €5.42 | - 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16元 (€2.09) | €1.03 | + 103% | |
12 eggs, large | 16元 (€2.05) | €3.86 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (€1.13) | €2.79 | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57元 (€7) | €4.87 | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (€1.67) | €2.29 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10元 (€1.28) | €1.65 | - 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (€0.94) | €1.56 | - 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 155元 (€20) | €7 | + 189% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 13元 (€1.59) | €2.04 | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15元 (€1.91) | €1.34 | + 43% | |
Housing | - 23% | |||
Housing in Suzhou (China) is 23% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,961元 (€1,013) | €795 | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,398元 (€432) | €612 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 396元 (€50) | €138 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,342元 (€680) | €557 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,878元 (€366) | €431 | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 195元 (€25) | €123 | - 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 110元 (€14) | €36 | - 61% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,764元 (€479) | €440 | + 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 876元 (€112) | €109 | + 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 47元 (€6) | €10 | - 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34元 (€4.36) | €9 | - 51% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Suzhou (China) is 16% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 437元 (€56) | €81 | - 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 280元 (€36) | €41 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 666元 (€85) | €94 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 789元 (€100) | €97 | + 3% | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in Suzhou (China) is 46% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 155,118元 (€19,740) | €23,679 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (€0.96) | €1.43 | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 98元 (€13) | €36 | - 65% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 31元 (€3.92) | €18 | - 78% | |
Personal Care | + 41% | |||
Personal Care in Suzhou (China) is 41% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 95元 (€12) | €8 | + 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 89元 (€11) | €13 | - 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 550元 (€70) | €27 | + 155% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 73元 (€9) | €5.06 | + 84% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 49元 (€6) | €3.12 | + 98% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42元 (€5.30) | €3.14 | + 69% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (€1.19) | €1.93 | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 14元 (€1.77) | €2.33 | - 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 72元 (€9) | €16 | - 43% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Suzhou (China) is about the same as in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 187元 (€24) | €33 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 100元 (€13) | €16 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 955元 (€122) | €73 | + 67% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 460元 (€59) | €63 | - 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 76元 (€10) | €7 | + 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33元 (€4.22) | €2.42 | + 74% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 36元 (€4.61) | €2.71 | + 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,000元 (€636) | €466 | + 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.24元 (€0.16) | €0.20 | - 22% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 245元 (€31) | €33 | - 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (€2.74) | €6 | - 55% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,600 in Liege you would need to make just about €2,010 (15,795元) in Suzhou.
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