Cost of living in Thane is 65% lower than in Suzhou (without rent).
Rent in Thane is 27% cheaper than in Suzhou.
Cost of living including rent in Thane is 53% lower than in Suzhou.
Food in Thane is 62% cheaper than in Suzhou.
Transport in Thane is 66% cheaper than in Suzhou.
| Thane | Suzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Thane | Suzhou | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.31 $ | 4.31 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 18 $ | 64 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.59 $ | 6.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.4 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.1 $ | 4.7 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.43 $ | 2.23 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.48 $ | 3.58 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.74 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 0.97 $ | 3.13 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.99 $ | 15.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.75 $ | 6.64 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.89 $ | 14.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.68 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.97 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.34 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.33 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.86 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.36 $ | 28.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.86 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.81 $ | 4.95 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.36 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 6.5 $ | 43.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.26 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.81 $ | 4.69 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 7 $ | 78.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 1.32 $ | 16.2 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.38 $ | 5.61 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.5 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.92 $ | 2.2 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
25.2 $ | 55.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
38.6 $ | 84.7 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
7.87 $ | 14.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 191 $ | 218 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 669 $ | 558 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 266 $ | 414 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 717 $ | 1,304 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,311 $ | 6,384 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,358 $ | 3,492 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 695 $ | 1,044 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.65 % | 4.74 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 11.1 $ | 91.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.16 $ | 9.24 $ |
| Haircut | 2.15 $ | 7.95 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 42.1 $ | 94.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 24.5 $ | 82.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 88.5 $ | 2,003 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,528 $ | 26,560 $ |