Cost of living in Suzhou, China, China

Summary of cost of living in Suzhou, China

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 19,001元
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 9,573元
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Suzhou, China
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 44元
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 34元
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 17元
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 17元
12 eggs, large 17元
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 10元
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 57元
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 17元
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 7元
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 7元
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 135元
2 liters of coca-cola 12元
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 14元
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 9,713元
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 3,044元
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 404元
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 5,523元
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 2,549元
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 209元
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 133元
40” flat screen tv 2,238元
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 683元
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 41元
Hourly rate for cleaning help 39元
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 445元
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 249元
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 646元
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 746元
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 151,549元
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 8元
Monthly ticket public transport 98元
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 31元
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 80元
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 47元
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 511元
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 73元
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 51元
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 38元
4 rolls of toilet paper 10元
Tube of toothpaste 14元
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 68元
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 173元
2 tickets to the movies 108元
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 1,056元
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 470元
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 68元
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 34元
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 40元
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 3,813元
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 0.77元
1 month of gym membership in business district 270元
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 50元
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 42 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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