- Cost of Living
- China
- Poland
- Suzhou
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Suzhou, China compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suzhou (China) is 75% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 61元 (32 zł) | 20 zł | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 30元 (16 zł) | 17 zł | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14元 (8 zł) | 8 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16元 (9 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 236% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15元 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (4.76 zł) | 5.56 zł | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57元 (31 zł) | 10 zł | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10元 (5.61 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11元 (5.77 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 190% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8元 (4.22 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 151元 (81 zł) | 20 zł | + 304% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 12元 (7 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14元 (8 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 267% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Suzhou (China) is 54% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 8,455元 (4,532 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,815元 (2,045 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 467元 (250 zł) | 519 zł | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,487元 (2,941 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,030元 (1,625 zł) | 844 zł | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 253元 (135 zł) | 275 zł | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 124元 (66 zł) | 47 zł | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,140元 (2,220 zł) | 1,789 zł | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 933元 (500 zł) | 419 zł | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 53元 (29 zł) | 20 zł | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 31元 (16 zł) | 16 zł | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Suzhou (China) is 30% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 450元 (241 zł) | 275 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 319元 (171 zł) | 113 zł | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 693元 (371 zł) | 282 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 710元 (380 zł) | 297 zł | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Suzhou (China) is 5% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 167,357元 (89,715 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (4.10 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 101元 (54 zł) | 75 zł | - 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 30元 (16 zł) | 26 zł | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 119% | |||
| Personal Care in Suzhou (China) is 119% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 95元 (51 zł) | 14 zł | + 271% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 97元 (52 zł) | 26 zł | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 550元 (295 zł) | 103 zł | + 187% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 75元 (40 zł) | 16 zł | + 144% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 45元 (24 zł) | 12 zł | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42元 (22 zł) | 11 zł | + 98% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (5.38 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15元 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 71元 (38 zł) | 30 zł | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Suzhou (China) is 73% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 193元 (104 zł) | 63 zł | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 113元 (61 zł) | 44 zł | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,073元 (575 zł) | 126 zł | + 355% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 436元 (234 zł) | 90 zł | + 160% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 73元 (39 zł) | 16 zł | + 146% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33元 (18 zł) | 6 zł | + 175% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 37元 (20 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 232% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 5,000元 (2,680 zł) | 2,040 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73元 (0.39 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 258元 (138 zł) | 108 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 23元 (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 377 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suzhou (China) is 48% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 11,236 zł
(20,960元)
in Suzhou
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,600 zł
in Łódź.
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