- Cost of Living
- China
- Poland
- Suzhou
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Suzhou, China compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suzhou (China) is 84% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元61 (35 zł) | 20 zł | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 (17 zł) | 17 zł | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 (8 zł) | 8 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (9 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 280% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (5.11 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元57 (33 zł) | 17 zł | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元10 (6 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元11 (6 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 146% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元8 (4.73 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元142 (82 zł) | 20 zł | + 308% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元12 (7 zł) | 5.29 zł | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元14 (8 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 296% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Suzhou (China) is 64% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元8,455 (4,861 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,815 (2,194 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元467 (269 zł) | 519 zł | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,487 (3,155 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,030 (1,742 zł) | 844 zł | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元253 (145 zł) | 275 zł | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元124 (71 zł) | 47 zł | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元4,140 (2,380 zł) | 1,789 zł | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元933 (537 zł) | 419 zł | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元53 (31 zł) | 20 zł | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元31 (18 zł) | 16 zł | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Suzhou (China) is 40% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元450 (259 zł) | 275 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元319 (183 zł) | 113 zł | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元700 (402 zł) | 277 zł | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元710 (408 zł) | 303 zł | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Suzhou (China) is 2% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元167,357 (96,220 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (4.39 zł) | 5.26 zł | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元101 (58 zł) | 75 zł | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元29 (17 zł) | 26 zł | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 137% | |||
| Personal Care in Suzhou (China) is 137% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元95 (55 zł) | 14 zł | + 298% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元97 (56 zł) | 26 zł | + 113% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元550 (316 zł) | 100 zł | + 216% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元75 (43 zł) | 16 zł | + 162% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元45 (26 zł) | 12 zł | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元42 (24 zł) | 11 zł | + 113% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (5.77 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元15 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元71 (41 zł) | 28 zł | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Suzhou (China) is 88% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元193 (111 zł) | 63 zł | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元113 (65 zł) | 44 zł | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元1,073 (617 zł) | 115 zł | + 434% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元425 (244 zł) | 90 zł | + 172% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元73 (42 zł) | 16 zł | + 163% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元33 (19 zł) | 6 zł | + 195% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元38 (22 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 262% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元5,000 (2,875 zł) | 2,100 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.73 (0.42 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元258 (149 zł) | 108 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元23 (13 zł) | 13 zł | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 329 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suzhou (China) is 58% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 10,903 zł
(元18,964)
in Suzhou
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,900 zł
in Łódź.
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