Cost of living in Suzhou, China vs The Hague, Netherlands
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| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suzhou (China) is 27% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 59元 (€8) | €15 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35元 (€4.50) | €8 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (€1.86) | €4.80 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16元 (€2.09) | €1.04 | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (€2.05) | €3.22 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (€1.13) | €2.46 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57元 (€7) | €7 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (€1.67) | €2.51 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10元 (€1.28) | €1.88 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7元 (€0.94) | €1.27 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 155元 (€20) | €8 | + 146% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13元 (€1.59) | €2.41 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15元 (€1.91) | €1.65 | + 15% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Suzhou (China) is 51% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,961元 (€1,013) | €1,740 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,398元 (€433) | €1,413 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 396元 (€50) | €167 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,342元 (€680) | €1,102 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,878元 (€366) | €770 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 195元 (€25) | €96 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 110元 (€14) | €30 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,764元 (€479) | €545 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 876元 (€112) | €153 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 47元 (€6) | €10 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34元 (€4.36) | €14 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Suzhou (China) is 31% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 437元 (€56) | €95 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 280元 (€36) | €46 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 666元 (€85) | €125 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 789元 (€100) | €164 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Suzhou (China) is 68% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 155,118元 (€19,747) | €26,204 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (€0.96) | €1.64 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 98元 (€13) | €89 | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 31元 (€3.92) | €22 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Suzhou (China) is 38% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 95元 (€12) | €5.90 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 89元 (€11) | €12 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 550元 (€70) | €36 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 73元 (€9) | €4.09 | + 128% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 49元 (€6) | €3.21 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42元 (€5.30) | €3.69 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9元 (€1.19) | €1.66 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14元 (€1.77) | €2.38 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 72元 (€9) | €23 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Suzhou (China) is 19% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 187元 (€24) | €45 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 100元 (€13) | €24 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 955元 (€122) | €94 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 460元 (€59) | €73 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 76元 (€10) | €9 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33元 (€4.22) | €2.98 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 36元 (€4.61) | €4.40 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,000元 (€637) | €499 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.24元 (€0.16) | €0.19 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 245元 (€31) | €44 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (€2.74) | €7 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 270 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Suzhou (China) is 43% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,800 in The Hague you would need to make just about €2,742 (21,542元) in Suzhou.
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