- Cost of Living
- China
- Poland
- Suzhou
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Suzhou, China compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suzhou (China) is 70% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元68 (38 zł) | 20 zł | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 (16 zł) | 18 zł | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元13 (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元18 (10 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 262% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元14 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (5.03 zł) | 6 zł | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元60 (33 zł) | 19 zł | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元11 (6 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元11 (5.89 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 214% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元7 (3.90 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元158 (87 zł) | 20 zł | + 336% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元12 (7 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元14 (8 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 262% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Suzhou (China) is 56% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元8,618 (4,769 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,479 (1,925 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元543 (301 zł) | 463 zł | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,415 (2,443 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,548 (1,410 zł) | 844 zł | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元340 (188 zł) | 248 zł | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元143 (79 zł) | 47 zł | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,308 (1,830 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元814 (450 zł) | 434 zł | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元74 (41 zł) | 18 zł | + 129% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元29 (16 zł) | 20 zł | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Suzhou (China) is 27% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元352 (195 zł) | 275 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元305 (169 zł) | 113 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元742 (410 zł) | 297 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元579 (320 zł) | 276 zł | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Suzhou (China) is 31% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元287,216 (158,935 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (4.19 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元105 (58 zł) | 75 zł | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元30 (17 zł) | 27 zł | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 141% | |||
| Personal Care in Suzhou (China) is 141% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元155 (86 zł) | 15 zł | + 491% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元250 (138 zł) | 25 zł | + 461% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元299 (166 zł) | 100 zł | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元78 (43 zł) | 17 zł | + 157% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (19 zł) | 12 zł | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元35 (19 zł) | 11 zł | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元8 (4.45 zł) | 5.01 zł | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元82 (45 zł) | 27 zł | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Suzhou (China) is 103% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元227 (126 zł) | 65 zł | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元101 (56 zł) | 44 zł | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元935 (517 zł) | 114 zł | + 355% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元477 (264 zł) | 90 zł | + 193% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元60 (33 zł) | 15 zł | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元31 (17 zł) | 6 zł | + 164% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元32 (18 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 198% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,099 (608 zł) | 680 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.06 (0.58 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 102% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元461 (255 zł) | 108 zł | + 136% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元36 (20 zł) | 13 zł | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 154 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suzhou (China) is 63% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 11,770 zł
(元21,269)
in Suzhou
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,200 zł
in Łódź.
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