Cost of living in Suzhou
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$4.17
CN¥30.19
|
$2.78
-
$8.35
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.57
CN¥40.26
|
$4.87
-
$8.35
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.64
CN¥11.88
|
$0.56
-
$4.17
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.96
CN¥6.96
|
$0.42
-
$2.78
|
Suzhou - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.06
CN¥22.12
|
$2.09
-
$6.26
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$10.34
CN¥74.76
|
$6.96
-
$20.87
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.64
CN¥69.72
|
$6.32
-
$13.17
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.42
CN¥17.49
|
$1.36
-
$4.68
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.17
CN¥15.68
|
$1.26
-
$3.16
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.07
CN¥7.71
|
$0.50
-
$1.89
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.89
CN¥6.43
|
$0.50
-
$1.26
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.02
CN¥7.34
|
$0.44
-
$1.89
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.87
CN¥6.29
|
$0.44
-
$1.11
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.52
CN¥3.79
|
$0.25
-
$0.76
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.67
CN¥4.81
|
$0.38
-
$0.88
|
Suzhou - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.51
CN¥32.61
|
$4.21
-
$7.90
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$41.74
CN¥301.92
|
$41.74
-
$47.31
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$20,872.18
CN¥150,958.03
|
$20,872.18
-
$24,350.88
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$4.59
CN¥33.21
|
$3.76
-
$6.96
|
Suzhou - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$13.85
CN¥100.14
|
$6.96
-
$30.33
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$435.21
CN¥3,147.66
|
$347.87
-
$556.59
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$224.87
CN¥1,626.36
|
$139.15
-
$280.00
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$70.86
CN¥512.52
|
$31.92
-
$127.69
|
Suzhou - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,570.38
CN¥11,357.79
|
$695.74
-
$2,226.37
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$17,810.93
CN¥128,817.52
|
$13,914.79
-
$36,874.18
|
Suzhou - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.17
CN¥30.19
|
$1.67
-
$5.57
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.24
CN¥30.67
|
$2.09
-
$6.96
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.52
CN¥32.71
|
$3.48
-
$5.57
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$72.18
CN¥522.06
|
$27.83
-
$166.98
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.96
CN¥50.32
|
$5.57
-
$13.91
|
Suzhou - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$71.09
CN¥514.16
|
$27.83
-
$139.15
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$45.61
CN¥329.87
|
$27.83
-
$97.40
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.03
CN¥615.01
|
$48.70
-
$125.23
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$92.77
CN¥670.92
|
$55.66
-
$166.98
|
Suzhou - Cost of clothing
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