Cost of living in Kuala Terengganu is 48% lower than in Suzhou (without rent).
Rent in Kuala Terengganu is 44% cheaper than in Suzhou.
Cost of living including rent in Kuala Terengganu is 47% lower than in Suzhou.
Food in Kuala Terengganu is 41% cheaper than in Suzhou.
Transport in Kuala Terengganu is 76% cheaper than in Suzhou.
| Kuala Terengganu | Suzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Kuala Terengganu | Suzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 2.38 $ | 4.31 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 22.9 $ | 64 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.56 $ | 6.6 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.08 $ | 4.25 $ | 
| Capuccino | 3.15 $ | 4.7 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 0.47 $ | 2.23 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.6 $ | 2.94 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.97 $ | 3.58 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 1.7 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.71 $ | 3.13 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.2 $ | 15.9 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.33 $ | 6.64 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.96 $ | 14.3 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.65 $ | 2.93 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 2.21 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.68 $ | 3.32 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 1.29 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 1.78 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ | 0.64 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.04 $ | 1.66 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 17.7 $ | 28.4 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.5 $ | 1.02 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 4.3 $ | 4.95 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.71 $ | 0.36 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 16.8 $ | 43.1 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.49 $ | 1.28 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.65 $ | 4.69 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 26.5 $ | 78.6 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.81 $ | 16.2 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.74 $ | 5.61 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.42 $ | 1.34 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.5 $ | 2.2 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 32.3 $ | 55.1 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 49.5 $ | 84.7 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 28.1 $ | 14.1 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 107 $ | 218 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 277 $ | 558 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 182 $ | 414 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 724 $ | 1,304 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,027 $ | 6,384 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 719 $ | 3,492 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 483 $ | 1,044 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.88 % | 4.74 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.4 $ | 91.6 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.26 $ | 9.24 $ | 
| Haircut | 6.66 $ | 7.95 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 65.2 $ | 94.1 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 59.7 $ | 82.8 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 159 $ | 2,003 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,028 $ | 26,560 $ |