Is Suzhou more expensive than Ulaanbaatar?

Suzhou is 0.9% more expensive than Ulaanbaatar overall. Rent is 37.5% lower, groceries 6.2% cheaper, and restaurants 0.7% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Ulaanbaatar or Suzhou?

Ulaanbaatar has a purchasing power index of 42.1 while Suzhou has 112.6 (NYC = 100). Suzhou offers better purchasing power.

Ulaanbaatar vs Suzhou: Suzhou is 0.9% more expensive, rent 38% lower (2026)

Category	🇲🇳 Ulaanbaatar	🇨🇳 Suzhou	Difference
Cost of Living	21.2	21.4	+0.9%
Rent	16.8	10.5	-37.5%
Groceries	40.4	37.9	-6.2%
Restaurants	29.0	28.8	-0.7%
Purchasing Power	42.1	112.6	+167.5%

Data from March – October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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