Cost of Living in Suzhou
Summary of cost of living in Suzhou, China:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,225.2 (¥15,037.2), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $610.7 (¥4,126.9), excluding rent.
- Suzhou is 50.9% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Suzhou is, on average, 68.4% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $4.14 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $29.60 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $5.55 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $2.22 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $4.44 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $3.57 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $0.76 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $0.44 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $2.00 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $1.88 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $0.58 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $1.83 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $10.01 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $1.59 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $4.01 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $0.87 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.57 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.64 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $0.72 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.29 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.55 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $0.95 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $0.57 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $10.36 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $1.07 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.19 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $4.44 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.52 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $44.39 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $1.64 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $0.60 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $14.80 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.21 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $19,222.80 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $17,587.61 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $99.23 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $12.95 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $11.07 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $33.41 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $18.50 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $5.92 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $1,215.71 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $21,475.82 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $51.44 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $40.65 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $82.84 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $85.80 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $449.12 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $191.27 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,042.38 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $596.66 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $496.87 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $254.53 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $1,356.20 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.53 | |
Prices in Suzhou
This city had 245 entries in the past 12 months by 26 different contributors.
Last update: 4 June 2026
Last update: 4 June 2026
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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 Jiashan | 51.14 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jiading District | 51.61 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jiuting | 51.92 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 |
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Leave a comment:5 Comments so far
Joseph du plessis
on Jun 16, 2026:
I personaly think Chine is the best country in the world.
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