Is Suzhou more expensive than Lima?

Suzhou is 0.8% more expensive than Lima overall. Rent is 25.0% lower, groceries 6.0% more expensive, and restaurants 11.7% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Lima or Suzhou?

Lima has a purchasing power index of 46.3 while Suzhou has 102.2 (NYC = 100). Suzhou offers better purchasing power.

Lima vs Suzhou: Cost of Living Comparison (2026)

Category	🇵🇪 Lima	🇨🇳 Suzhou	Difference
Cost of Living	36.1	36.4	+0.8%
Rent	14.4	10.8	-25.0%
Groceries	40.2	42.6	+6.0%
Restaurants	30.8	27.2	-11.7%
Purchasing Power	46.3	102.2	+120.7%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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