Cost of living in Suzhou is 121% higher than in Toktogul (without rent).
Rent in Suzhou is very similar to Toktogul.
Cost of living including rent in Suzhou is 58% higher than in Toktogul.
Food in Suzhou is 90% more expensive than in Toktogul.
Transport in Suzhou is 760% more expensive than in Toktogul.
| Suzhou | Toktogul | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Suzhou | Toktogul | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.31 $ | 5.94 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 64 $ | 18.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.6 $ | 5.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.25 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.7 $ | 2.14 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.23 $ | 0.64 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.94 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.58 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.13 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.9 $ | 9.73 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.64 $ | 5.48 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.3 $ | 7.31 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.93 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.21 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.32 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.29 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.64 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.66 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 28.4 $ | 5.9 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.02 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.95 $ | 1.59 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.36 $ | 0.2 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 43.1 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.28 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.69 $ | 3.8 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 78.6 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 16.2 $ | 4.15 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.61 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.34 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.2 $ | 1.22 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
55.1 $ | 18.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
84.7 $ | 29 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
14.1 $ | 12.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 218 $ | 276 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 558 $ | 460 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 414 $ | 398 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,304 $ | 712 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 6,384 $ | 928 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,492 $ | 879 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,044 $ | 246 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.74 % | 18.4 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 91.6 $ | 32.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.24 $ | 4.12 $ |
| Haircut | 7.95 $ | 3.19 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 94.1 $ | 107 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 82.8 $ | 40 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,003 $ | 233 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 26,560 $ | 6,322 $ |