Cost of Living in Suzhou

Summary of cost of living in Suzhou, China:

Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 4.15 $ 2.77-13.84
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 79.57 $ 41.52-96.87
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 6.92 $ 5.26-9.41
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 4.15 $ 0.69-5.54
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 6.92 $ 3.46-7.61
Cappuccino (regular) 4.76 $ 2.08-6.92
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 1.70 $ 0.42-4.15
Water (12 oz small bottle) 0.99 $ 0.28-2.77
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 11.66 $ 7.47-15.72
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 3.67 $ 1.88-4.39
Rice (white), (1 lb) 0.74 $ 0.38-1.25
Eggs (regular) (12) 3.72 $ 1.66-4.98
Local Cheese (1 lb) 12.00 $ 6.28-21.97
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 2.96 $ 1.26-4.96
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 8.07 $ 2.51-12.55
Apples (1 lb) 1.33 $ 0.75-2.07
Banana (1 lb) 1.12 $ 0.50-1.38
Oranges (1 lb) 1.73 $ 0.75-2.51
Tomato (1 lb) 0.96 $ 0.50-1.26
Potato (1 lb) 0.64 $ 0.31-0.97
Onion (1 lb) 0.73 $ 0.38-1.00
Lettuce (1 head) 1.47 $ 0.83-2.08
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 1.21 $ 0.42-2.08
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 31.83 $ 13.84-34.60
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 0.97 $ 0.55-2.08
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 3.87 $ 2.08-6.92
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 5.54 $ 4.15-8.30
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 0.42 $ 0.28-0.69
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 41.52 $ 41.52-47.05
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 1.80 $ 1.66-3.60
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 0.56 $ 0.45-0.84
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 2.77 $ 2.49-13.84
Gasoline (1 gallon) 4.80 $ 4.19-7.86
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 22,972.60 $ 20,758.37-24,910.05
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 26,646.20 $ 17,021.87-31,137.56
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 98.60 $ 41.52-166.07
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 17.40 $ 11.07-20.76
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 11.04 $ 6.92-17.71
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 102.64 $ 34.60-166.07
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 21.22 $ 16.61-20.76
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 10.38 $ 6.92-13.84
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 1,676.05 $ 1,107.11-2,352.62
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 33,136.51 $ 20,758.37-36,673.12
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 90.75 $ 33.21-110.71
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 57.07 $ 34.60-110.71
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 96.34 $ 55.36-124.55
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 137.86 $ 69.19-207.58
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 439.17 $ 345.97-553.56
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 238.10 $ 179.91-280.00
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 1,366.01 $ 830.33-2,767.78
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 554.76 $ 484.36-630.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 561.41 $ 449.98-642.83
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 369.99 $ 257.13-771.40
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 1,124.41 $
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 4.58 3.50-6.00

Prices in Suzhou

This city had 668 entries in the past 12 months by 59 different contributors.
Last update: April 2024
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2 Comments so far
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