- Cost of Living
- China
- Poland
- Suzhou
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Suzhou, China compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suzhou (China) is 60% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元56 (30 zł) | 20 zł | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元29 (16 zł) | 17 zł | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元13 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元17 (9 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 265% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元14 (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (4.59 zł) | 5.07 zł | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元49 (26 zł) | 17 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元10 (5.49 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元10 (5.41 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 115% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元7 (3.71 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元137 (74 zł) | 20 zł | + 269% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9 (5.05 zł) | 5.18 zł | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元13 (7 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 245% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Suzhou (China) is 39% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元7,891 (4,249 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,479 (1,873 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元456 (246 zł) | 519 zł | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,474 (2,410 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,452 (1,320 zł) | 844 zł | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元223 (120 zł) | 275 zł | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元124 (67 zł) | 47 zł | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,997 (2,152 zł) | 1,879 zł | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元862 (464 zł) | 419 zł | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元49 (26 zł) | 19 zł | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元28 (15 zł) | 16 zł | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Suzhou (China) is 27% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元411 (221 zł) | 275 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元319 (172 zł) | 113 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元671 (362 zł) | 283 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元651 (351 zł) | 298 zł | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Suzhou (China) is 7% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元160,712 (86,547 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (4.05 zł) | 5.28 zł | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元98 (53 zł) | 75 zł | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元32 (17 zł) | 26 zł | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in Suzhou (China) is 109% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元133 (72 zł) | 14 zł | + 423% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元102 (55 zł) | 26 zł | + 111% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元437 (236 zł) | 100 zł | + 136% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元75 (40 zł) | 16 zł | + 145% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (19 zł) | 12 zł | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元37 (20 zł) | 11 zł | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (5.05 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元15 (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元72 (39 zł) | 28 zł | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Suzhou (China) is 61% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元180 (97 zł) | 63 zł | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元103 (55 zł) | 44 zł | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元1,002 (539 zł) | 115 zł | + 367% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元436 (235 zł) | 90 zł | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元65 (35 zł) | 15 zł | + 129% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元31 (17 zł) | 6 zł | + 158% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元36 (19 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 224% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 2,100 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.73 (0.39 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元242 (130 zł) | 108 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元19 (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 235 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Suzhou (China) is 38% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 10,063 zł
(元18,687)
in Suzhou
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,300 zł
in Łódź.
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