Cost of living in Shanghai is 23% lower than in Suzhou (without rent).
Rent in Shanghai is 85% more expensive than in Suzhou.
Cost of living including rent in Shanghai is 11% higher than in Suzhou.
Food in Shanghai is 33% cheaper than in Suzhou.
Transport in Shanghai is very similar to Suzhou.
| Shanghai | Suzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Shanghai | Suzhou | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.99 $ | 4.31 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 42.8 $ | 64 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.51 $ | 6.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.43 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.61 $ | 4.7 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.53 $ | 2.23 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.41 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.99 $ | 3.58 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.11 $ | 3.13 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.8 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.46 $ | 6.64 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.4 $ | 14.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.33 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.98 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.07 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.32 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 11.2 $ | 28.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.86 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.51 $ | 4.95 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.57 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 36.1 $ | 43.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.19 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.13 $ | 4.69 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 90.7 $ | 78.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.62 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.04 $ | 5.61 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.72 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.03 $ | 2.2 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
36.3 $ | 55.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
56.1 $ | 84.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
16.9 $ | 14.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 461 $ | 218 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,181 $ | 558 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 897 $ | 414 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,549 $ | 1,304 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 16,156 $ | 6,384 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 8,893 $ | 3,492 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,905 $ | 1,044 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.28 % | 4.74 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55 $ | 91.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.47 $ | 9.24 $ |
| Haircut | 11.9 $ | 7.95 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 78.6 $ | 94.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 58.2 $ | 82.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,263 $ | 2,003 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 31,401 $ | 26,560 $ |