Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 178% more expensive than in Suzhou, China (China)
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| Food | + 134% | |||
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| Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 134% more expensive than in Suzhou, China (China) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Suzhou, China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (146元) | 49元 | + 198% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (90元) | 34元 | + 169% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (56元) | 17元 | + 225% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.62 (11元) | 18元 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (48元) | 16元 | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (45元) | 9元 | + 415% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (59元) | 57元 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.18 (30元) | 16元 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.21 (16元) | 7元 | + 126% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (44元) | 7元 | + 576% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (113元) | 152元 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.17 (22元) | 11元 | + 101% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.81 (20元) | 13元 | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 386% | |||
| Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 386% more expensive than in Suzhou, China (China) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,943 (35,021元) | 6,533元 | + 436% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,497 (24,773元) | 3,169元 | + 682% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (1,230元) | 404元 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,510 (24,866元) | 5,523元 | + 350% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,486 (17,610元) | 2,549元 | + 591% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 (803元) | 209元 | + 284% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (324元) | 133元 | + 144% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $242 (1,715元) | 3,093元 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $146 (1,032元) | 723元 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (74元) | 36元 | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 (286元) | 36元 | + 701% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Suzhou, China (China) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $68 (480元) | 445元 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (279元) | 249元 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $116 (824元) | 646元 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $168 (1,190元) | 746元 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 204% | |||
| Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 204% more expensive than in Suzhou, China (China) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $33,029 (234,004元) | 151,549元 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.48 (10元) | 8元 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $83 (588元) | 98元 | + 497% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (133元) | 30元 | + 339% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Suzhou, China (China) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (63元) | 80元 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (79元) | 47元 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $132 (938元) | 508元 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (50元) | 73元 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.46 (32元) | 49元 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (65元) | 38元 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.23 (37元) | 10元 | + 254% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.38 (17元) | 14元 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (216元) | 67元 | + 224% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Suzhou, China (China) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Suzhou, China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (448元) | 176元 | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $34 (243元) | 108元 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $371 (2,631元) | 1,056元 | + 149% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $136 (964元) | 481元 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (125元) | 71元 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.62 (40元) | 34元 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (58元) | 36元 | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $343 (2,430元) | 4,290元 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 (1.69元) | 0.77元 | + 121% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $81 (576元) | 228元 | + 152% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $13 (89元) | 50元 | + 78% | |
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TOTAL | + 178% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 505 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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