Cost of Living in Suzhou
Summary of cost of living in Suzhou, China:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,304.0$ (16,403.4¥), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 629.0$ (4,478.3¥), excluding rent.
- Suzhou is 59.4% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Suzhou is, on average, 84.1% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 4.21 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 42.14 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 5.13 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 2.53 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.21 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.56 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.00 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.50 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.29 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.24 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.56 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 1.90 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 9.50 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 1.67 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 3.68 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.90 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.64 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.71 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 0.61 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.31 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.53 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.98 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.49 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 12.64 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.00 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.42 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 4.21 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.28 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 42.14 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 1.62 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 0.57 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 2.81 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.17 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 21,068.45 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 21,040.36 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 93.48 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 12.78 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 12.34 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 35.96 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 19.10 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 6.32 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 784.21 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 15,333.15 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 50.07 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 37.90 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 72.57 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 84.27 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 368.00 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 179.78 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 904.09 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 486.92 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 558.92 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 276.20 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,053.95 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.52 |
Prices in Suzhou
This city had 421 entries in the past 12 months by 48 different contributors.
Last update: 15 October 2025
Last update: 15 October 2025
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Nearby Cities:| Cost of Living in Changshu | 33.10 miles |
| Cost of Living in Wuxi | 35.77 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jiaxing | 47.87 miles |
| Cost of Living in Taicang, Suzhou, Jiangsu | 48.94 miles |
| Cost of Living in Zhangjiagang | 53.34 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jiangyin | 55.63 miles |
| Cost of Living in Shanghai | 61.38 miles |
| Cost of Living in Huzhou | 61.75 miles |
| Cost of Living in Changzhou | 63.62 miles |
| Cost of Living in Nantong | 65.53 miles |
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Leave a comment:4 Comments so far
전형진
on Feb 24, 2025:
Work & watching YouTube. no drinking no sports. so I have no idea of life prices
Gareth
on Jul 04, 2024:
data of Suzhou is completely wrong. Shanghai is definitely the most expensive city in China.
Allen Chan
on Dec 09, 2020:
Is 6000-7500rmb as monthly salarygood enough in Suzhou? Housing or rent will be paid by the employer -- It's low monthly salary in Suzhou. In China, the employer no pay staffs' condo/single room rent,if u working in a factory, the employer will provide a dormitory ( 2-4-6 persons living a sigle room).Not advice u come to Suzhou with 6000-7500rmb monthly salary.
Koko
on Oct 21, 2020:
Is 6000-7500rmb as monthly salarygood enough in Suzhou? Housing or rent will be paid by the employer