China
Cost of Living in Suzhou
Monthly Total
$892
$15,610
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$206
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$23
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$206
$3,605
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$100
$1,750
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$108
$1,890
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$48
$840
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$90
$1,575
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$204
$3,570
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$108
$1,890
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$28
$490
Monthly Total
$892
$15,610
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