Cost of living in Nong Prue is 43% lower than in Suzhou (without rent).
Rent in Nong Prue is 16% more expensive than in Suzhou.
Cost of living including rent in Nong Prue is 24% lower than in Suzhou.
Food in Nong Prue is 35% cheaper than in Suzhou.
Transport in Nong Prue is 74% cheaper than in Suzhou.
| Nong Prue | Suzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Nong Prue | Suzhou | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.98 $ | 4.31 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 29.3 $ | 64 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.92 $ | 6.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.46 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.18 $ | 4.7 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.8 $ | 2.23 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.72 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.39 $ | 3.58 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.42 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.28 $ | 3.13 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.6 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.46 $ | 6.64 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.9 $ | 14.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.89 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.09 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.73 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.4 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.18 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 18.4 $ | 28.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.78 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.23 $ | 4.95 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.41 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 19.1 $ | 43.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.26 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.5 $ | 4.69 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 27.9 $ | 78.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.85 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.4 $ | 5.61 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.8 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.41 $ | 2.2 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
46.8 $ | 55.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
72.3 $ | 84.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
18.1 $ | 14.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 274 $ | 218 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 671 $ | 558 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 473 $ | 414 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,068 $ | 1,304 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,615 $ | 6,384 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,753 $ | 3,492 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 512 $ | 1,044 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.39 % | 4.74 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 43 $ | 91.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.12 $ | 9.24 $ |
| Haircut | 4.1 $ | 7.95 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 100 $ | 94.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 33.9 $ | 82.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 311 $ | 2,003 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,801 $ | 26,560 $ |