Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 141% more expensive than in Suzhou (China)
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| Food | + 91% | |||
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| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 91% more expensive than in Suzhou (China) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Suzhou | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (140元) | 51元 | + 172% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (72元) | 37元 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (43元) | 17元 | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (7元) | 18元 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.65 (25元) | 20元 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (41元) | 9元 | + 366% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (50元) | 57元 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.22 (36元) | 15元 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.43 (24元) | 8元 | + 205% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.23 (22元) | 7元 | + 240% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (104元) | 152元 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.10 (14元) | 11元 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.27 (22元) | 13元 | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 291% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 291% more expensive than in Suzhou (China) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Suzhou | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,591 (31,530元) | 6,533元 | + 383% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,133 (21,517元) | 3,169元 | + 579% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $194 (1,331元) | 404元 | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,306 (15,838元) | 5,523元 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,859 (12,770元) | 2,549元 | + 401% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $95 (650元) | 209元 | + 211% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 (391元) | 133元 | + 194% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $326 (2,238元) | 3,116元 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (861元) | 723元 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (83元) | 36元 | + 128% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (182元) | 36元 | + 410% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Suzhou (China) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Suzhou | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (407元) | 445元 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $103 (707元) | 249元 | + 184% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (672元) | 646元 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $134 (923元) | 746元 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 202% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 202% more expensive than in Suzhou (China) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Suzhou | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,761 (176,926元) | 151,549元 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 (7元) | 8元 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $101 (692元) | 98元 | + 603% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (122元) | 30元 | + 304% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Suzhou (China) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (52元) | 80元 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (70元) | 47元 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $106 (731元) | 508元 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (44元) | 73元 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.16 (29元) | 49元 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.22 (29元) | 38元 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.16 (29元) | 10元 | + 173% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.56 (18元) | 14元 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (195元) | 67元 | + 192% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Suzhou (China) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Suzhou | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (444元) | 176元 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (191元) | 108元 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $277 (1,905元) | 1,056元 | + 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $90 (617元) | 481元 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (103元) | 71元 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.12 (35元) | 34元 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (49元) | 36元 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $397 (2,728元) | 4,290元 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (1.20元) | 0.77元 | + 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $92 (629元) | 228元 | + 176% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (74元) | 50元 | + 48% | |
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TOTAL | + 141% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 296 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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