Cost of living in Suzhou, China vs Pécs, Hungary
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Food | + 93% | |||
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Food in Suzhou (China) is 93% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 59元 (2,687 Ft) | 1,292 Ft | + 108% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35元 (1,601 Ft) | 1,485 Ft | + 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (662 Ft) | 747 Ft | - 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16元 (745 Ft) | 206 Ft | + 262% | |
12 eggs, large | 16元 (730 Ft) | 563 Ft | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (403 Ft) | 481 Ft | - 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57元 (2,601 Ft) | 1,072 Ft | + 143% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (594 Ft) | 297 Ft | + 100% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10元 (455 Ft) | 170 Ft | + 168% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (334 Ft) | 239 Ft | + 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 155元 (7,000 Ft) | 1,550 Ft | + 352% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 13元 (567 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15元 (678 Ft) | 112 Ft | + 503% | |
Housing | + 68% | |||
Housing in Suzhou (China) is 68% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,961元 (360,585 Ft) | 133,220 Ft | + 171% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,398元 (153,907 Ft) | 95,701 Ft | + 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 396元 (17,936 Ft) | 34,184 Ft | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,342元 (241,992 Ft) | 88,226 Ft | + 174% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,878元 (130,371 Ft) | 53,457 Ft | + 144% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 195元 (8,851 Ft) | 29,426 Ft | - 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 110元 (4,994 Ft) | 3,293 Ft | + 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,764元 (170,506 Ft) | 109,122 Ft | + 56% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 876元 (39,690 Ft) | 17,879 Ft | + 122% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 47元 (2,140 Ft) | 2,693 Ft | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34元 (1,553 Ft) | 1,626 Ft | - 4% | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in Suzhou (China) is 31% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 437元 (19,816 Ft) | 20,108 Ft | - 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 280元 (12,699 Ft) | 9,192 Ft | + 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 666元 (30,150 Ft) | 20,918 Ft | + 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 789元 (35,721 Ft) | 19,358 Ft | + 85% | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in Suzhou (China) is 10% cheaper than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 155,118元 (7,026,224 Ft) | 5,414,460 Ft | + 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (341 Ft) | 374 Ft | - 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 98元 (4,459 Ft) | 6,234 Ft | - 28% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 31元 (1,394 Ft) | 3,882 Ft | - 64% | |
Personal Care | + 135% | |||
Personal Care in Suzhou (China) is 135% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 95元 (4,297 Ft) | 1,733 Ft | + 148% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 89元 (4,030 Ft) | 2,116 Ft | + 90% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 550元 (24,932 Ft) | 7,588 Ft | + 229% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 73元 (3,319 Ft) | 771 Ft | + 331% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 49元 (2,203 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 169% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42元 (1,887 Ft) | 802 Ft | + 135% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (422 Ft) | 418 Ft | + 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 14元 (631 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 72元 (3,241 Ft) | 1,844 Ft | + 76% | |
Entertainment | + 85% | |||
Entertainment in Suzhou (China) is 85% more expensive than in Pécs (Hungary) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 187元 (8,486 Ft) | 4,446 Ft | + 91% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 100元 (4,511 Ft) | 2,815 Ft | + 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 955元 (43,259 Ft) | 7,424 Ft | + 483% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 460元 (20,842 Ft) | 7,260 Ft | + 187% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 76元 (3,441 Ft) | 1,222 Ft | + 182% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33元 (1,503 Ft) | 448 Ft | + 236% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 36元 (1,640 Ft) | 422 Ft | + 288% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,000元 (226,480 Ft) | 194,327 Ft | + 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.24元 (56 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 245元 (11,110 Ft) | 7,111 Ft | + 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (974 Ft) | 1,086 Ft | - 10% | |
TOTAL | + 55% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 667,815 Ft (14,743元) in Suzhou to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 432,000 Ft in Pécs.
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