Which place is cheaper, Toronto or Suzhou?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Suzhou or Toronto?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Suzhou and Toronto can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Suzhou or Toronto?
Suzhou
Suzhou is a city in Jiangsu province famed for its beautiful gardens and traditional waterside architecture, featuring elaborate canals and bridges. Located on the Yangtze Delta, the city consists largely of waterways making Suzhou a kind of 'Venice of the Orient.' It is also a hub for scholars, artists, and skilled craftsmen.
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Shanghai, The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySuzhou $134Toronto $243
The average daily cost (per person) in Suzhou is $134, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $243. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Suzhou and Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSuzhou $41Toronto $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSuzhou $82Toronto $172
Compare Hotels in Suzhou and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Suzhou or Toronto? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Suzhou $61Toronto $31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Suzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Suzhou:
- Suzhou Private Transfer to Zhouzhuang Water Town with Shanghai Drop-off Option: $84
- Suzhou Private Transfer to Tongli Water Town with Shanghai Drop-off Option: $84
- Suzhou Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport: $120
- Suzhou Private Arrival Transfer: Railway Station to Hotel: $88
- Suzhou Gardens Entry Ticket with Optional Guide&Transfer Services: $8.00
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport Private Departure Transfer from Suzhou: $87
- Shanghai Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Zhouzhuang Water Town: $81
- Shanghai Private Transfer from Suzhou with Stop-over at Tongli Water Town: $90
- Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Suzhou Chauffeur Service, Shanghai Airport Transfer: $240
- Private Transfer to Hangzhou City from Suzhou: $113
- Private Transfer from Suzhou to Hangzhou City Area: $137
- Private Suzhou Garden and Water Town Highlight Trip with Hotel or Railway Station Transfer: $298
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle$26
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Train: 2 Day Passes$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Express Train Transfer to/from Pearson Airport: $9.58
- Toronto Airport YYZ Private Transfer to Toronto (Special Offer): $29
- Toronto to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) - Departure Private Transfer: $40
- Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) to Toronto hotel/address -Arrival Private Transfer: $40
- Private Departure Transfer-Toronto to Pearson Airport(YYZ) or YTZ: $40
- Transfer Toronto Hotels to Toronto Pearson Airport YYZ: $41
- Pearson Airport To Toronto Hotel & Air B&B Transfer: $41
- Private Transfer from Toronto City to Toronto Airport (YYZ): $42
- Private Transfer from Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) to Toronto: $42
- Private Transfer Toronto Hotels to Toronto Pearson Airport YYZ: $47
- Transfer from Toronto City Center to Pearson Airport(YYZ): $51
- Toronto Airport YYZ Roundtrip Transfer to Toronto (Special Offer): $58
Is it cheaper to fly into Suzhou or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto and Suzhou change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one daySuzhou $60Toronto $107
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Suzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Suzhou.
- Suzhou Alleyway Walking Food Tour: $58
- Suzhou Alleyway Food Tour: $63
- Half-Day Private Customized Suzhou Highlights with Lunch or Dinner Option: $123
- Private Suzhou Night Tour:Master of the Nets Garden, Ancient Canal with Dinner: $145
- Zhouzhuang Water Town Private Tour from Suzhou with Lunch or Dinner Option: $154
Typical Food Prices in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two$22
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)$54
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Premium Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $46
- Great White North Food Tour: $54
- Authentic Food Tour with Local & International Flavors: $59
- Pasta Making Cooking Class at a Local Distillery: $61
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $64
- Niagara Falls Night Tour, Boat, Journey, Dinner & Tower: $72
- Kensington Market 'Taste the World' Food Tour: $72
- St Lawrence Market Food Tour with 6 Tastings: $78
- Niagara Falls Evening Tour with Boat, Journey, Dinner & Fireworks: $79
- The Great Canadian Food Tour - Distillery + St. Lawrence Market: $83
- Toronto's International Food Tour - Kensington Market: $86
- Kensington Market International Food Tour: $93
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Suzhou $9.98Toronto $30
Tours and Activities in Suzhou
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Suzhou are as follows:
- 4-Hour Flexible Suzhou City Highlights Private Tour: $114
- 4-Hour Suzhou Private Customized Tour: $80
- 4-Hour Suzhou Private Flexible Tour with Garden and Boat Ride Option: $125
- 4-Hour Tongli Water Town Private Tour from Suzhou with Boat Ride: $128
- 4-Hour Zhouzhuang Water Town Private Tour from Suzhou with Boat Ride: $174
- Essential Suzhou City Sightseeing Private Day Tour: $296
- Flexible Suzhou City Highlights Private Day Tour with Authentic Lunch: $167
- Full Day Luzhi Water Town Day Tour From Suzhou: $178
- Full-Day Suzhou Gardens Private Tour with Local Guide: $298
- Morning in Suzhou Classical Gardens and Local Lunch Experience: $120
- Nanjing Self-Guided Tour from Suzhou by Private Car with Drop-off Option: $137
- Private Customized Suzhou Highlights Tour including Zhouzhuang Water Village: $209
Typical Entertainment Prices in Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two$15
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CN Tower at night for Two$35
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Harbour Dinner Cruise$25
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)$7.07
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Discover A Self-Guided Tour: $1.14
- Explore Niagara Falls with bus ticket from/to Toronto: $3.58
- City Highlights Walking Tour | 3-Hour: $4.02
- Old Town Toronto Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based: $5.00
- Toronto Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Toronto Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.65
- Best of Toronto and Waterfront Self-Guided Tours: $8.16
- Queen Street West: An audio tour exploring Toronto's coolest street: $8.99
- Historical Ghost Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Downtown Hamilton: $8.99
- Old Toronto Self Guided Walking Tour: $9.75
- Kensington Market and Chinatown: A Self-Guided Tour: $9.99
- Bata Shoe Museum Entrance Ticket: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySuzhou $6.85Toronto $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Toronto Distillery District: Whisky Exploration Game and Tour: $8.15
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $20
- Toronto Distillery District Walking Tour: $20
- Nickel 9 Distillery Tour and Tasting: $25
- Distillery & Old Town Private Walking Tour: $28
- Guided Tasting Activity at Sake Brewery: $29
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $35
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $44
- Distillery District Breakfast Walking Tour: $53
- Private Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $58
- Distillery District Beer and Cheese Tasting Tour: $68
- Craft Brewery Tour: $79
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Suzhou and Toronto, we can see that Toronto is more expensive. And not only is Suzhou much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Suzhou is in Asia and Toronto is in North America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Suzhou would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Suzhou and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto than you might in Suzhou.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Suzhou Expensive? and Is Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Suzhou or Toronto?
Toronto has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Suzhou. When comparing the sizes of Suzhou and Toronto, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Suzhou or Toronto?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Suzhou or Toronto in the Summer?
Both Toronto and Suzhou during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, the city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Toronto this time of year.
Suzhou is a little warmer than Toronto in the summer. The daily temperature in Suzhou averages around 28°C (83°F) in July, and Toronto fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
In Toronto, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Suzhou. In the summer, Suzhou often gets less sunshine than Toronto. Suzhou gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 281 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Suzhou. Suzhou usually gets more rain in July than Toronto. Suzhou gets 128 mm (5 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySuzhou 28°C (83°F)Toronto 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Suzhou or Toronto in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Suzhou and Toronto. Also, many travelers come to Toronto for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Suzhou is much warmer than Toronto. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Suzhou in October average around 19°C (65°F), and Toronto averages at about 11°C (51°F).
Suzhou usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Toronto during autumn. Suzhou gets 162 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 153 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Suzhou usually receives around the same amount of rain as Toronto. Suzhou gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSuzhou 19°C (65°F)Toronto 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Suzhou or Toronto in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Suzhou as well as Toronto. Also, many visitors come to Toronto in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Toronto can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Suzhou. In January, Suzhou is generally much warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Suzhou average around 4°C (39°F), and Toronto fluctuates around -4°C (25°F).
In the winter, Suzhou often gets more sunshine than Toronto. Suzhou gets 135 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 87 hours of full sun.
Suzhou usually gets less rain in January than Toronto. Suzhou gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySuzhou 4°C (39°F)Toronto -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Suzhou or Toronto in the Spring?
Both Toronto and Suzhou are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Toronto for the activities around the city during these months.
Suzhou is much warmer than Toronto in the spring. The daily temperature in Suzhou averages around 15°C (58°F) in April, and Toronto fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
Suzhou usually receives less sunshine than Toronto during spring. Suzhou gets 153 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 179 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Suzhou. In April, Suzhou usually receives more rain than Toronto. Suzhou gets 102 mm (4 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSuzhou 15°C (58°F)Toronto 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Toronto and Suzhou
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 4°C (39°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | -4°C (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (48°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (58°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 113 mm (4.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (83°F) | 128 mm (5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 133 mm (5.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 156 mm (6.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (65°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (44°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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