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About Suzhou

Suzhou, China is a great spot for digital nomads 🌿🏙️ Known for its beautiful canals, gardens, and a calmer pace than nearby Shanghai, it offers a pleasant work-life balance. You’ll find strong transport links, plenty of cafés, and modern districts with reliable amenities. Ideal if you want culture, convenience, and a more relaxed base in China ✨

Through the year

Best in May (72) · now 64
-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 21 mm Feb: 33 mm Mar: 50 mm Apr: 50 mm May: 50 mm Jun: 104 mm Jul: 274 mm Aug: 150 mm Sep: 125 mm Oct: 63 mm Nov: 38 mm Dec: 12 mm Jan: 8°C / -2°C Feb: 10°C / 0°C Mar: 17°C / 6°C Apr: 23°C / 12°C May: 28°C / 16°C Jun: 33°C / 22°C Jul: 32°C / 25°C Aug: 32°C / 24°C Sep: 28°C / 20°C Oct: 22°C / 13°C Nov: 16°C / 7°C Dec: 9°C / -1°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 6.7
Safety 8.9
Internet Speed 9.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.9
Weather 4.9
Accommodation Cost 6.4
Female Friendly 8.1
Racial Tolerance 6.6
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Suzhou
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $550.79 per month
Coworking Space $173.93 per month
Coffee $4.06 per cup
Beer $2.17 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $5.07 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $26.09 per month
Mobile Plan $11.31 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $15.22 per month

Other cities in China

Other cities in China
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Shanghai $3,211 6.7 Compare
2 Chengdu $2,034 6.7 Compare
3 Hangzhou $2,145 6.7 Compare
4 Guangzhou $2,363 6.6 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Nanjing CN China $2,036 6.5 Compare
2 Wenzhou CN China $1,693 5.9 Compare
3 Hangzhou CN China $2,145 6.7 Compare
4 Shanghai CN China $3,211 6.7 Compare

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