- Cost of Living
- China
- Iran
- Linyi
- Abadan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Linyi, China compared to Abadan, Iran

Currency:
Food | - 23% | |||
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Food in Linyi (China) is 23% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元24 (﷼ 161,440) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元16 (﷼ 106,550) | ﷼ 250,000 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元3.50 (﷼ 23,308) | ﷼ 60,000 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元2.50 (﷼ 16,648) | ﷼ 23,333 | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | 元3.80 (﷼ 25,306) | ﷼ 41,333 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元5.00 (﷼ 33,297) | ﷼ 30,000 | + 11% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ﷼ 93,333 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元5.00 (﷼ 33,297) | ﷼ 35,000 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元3.00 (﷼ 19,978) | ﷼ 31,667 | - 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元2.80 (﷼ 18,646) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元20 (﷼ 133,187) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元3.38 (﷼ 22,493) | ﷼ 27,870 | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元2.00 (﷼ 13,319) | ﷼ 14,719 | - 10% | |
Housing | - 49% | |||
Housing in Linyi (China) is 49% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,000 (﷼ 19,978,119) | ﷼ 22,897,900 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,000 (﷼ 13,318,746) | ﷼ 9,947,130 | + 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元158 (﷼ 1,051,488) | ﷼ 3,603,310 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,000 (﷼ 13,318,746) | ﷼ 38,099,200 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,000 (﷼ 6,659,373) | ﷼ 10,793,400 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元150 (﷼ 998,906) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | - 0% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元65 (﷼ 434,615) | ﷼ 1,905,730 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen TV | 元1,300 (﷼ 8,657,185) | ﷼ 33,829,500 | - 74% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ﷼ 10,449,500 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元5.00 (﷼ 33,297) | ﷼ 150,000 | - 78% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元15 (﷼ 99,891) | ﷼ 154,583 | - 35% | |
Clothes | - 61% | |||
Clothes in Linyi (China) is 61% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元120 (﷼ 799,125) | ﷼ 2,454,550 | - 67% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元100 (﷼ 665,937) | ﷼ 1,580,860 | - 58% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元160 (﷼ 1,065,500) | ﷼ 3,489,490 | - 69% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元180 (﷼ 1,198,687) | ﷼ 2,997,220 | - 60% | |
Transportation | + 64% | |||
Transportation in Linyi (China) is 64% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元96,500 (﷼ 642,629,501) | ﷼ 562,945,000 | + 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元2.85 (﷼ 18,979) | ﷼ 9,801 | + 94% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元140 (﷼ 932,312) | ﷼ 283,333 | + 229% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Linyi (China) is 30% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元18 (﷼ 119,869) | ﷼ 71,667 | + 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ﷼ 110,000 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ﷼ 153,967 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ﷼ 200,000 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元6.00 (﷼ 39,956) | ﷼ 91,667 | - 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元6.00 (﷼ 39,956) | ﷼ 177,155 | - 77% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 元6.00 (﷼ 39,956) | ﷼ 96,667 | - 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元3.00 (﷼ 19,978) | ﷼ 64,049 | - 69% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元15 (﷼ 99,891) | ﷼ 150,000 | - 33% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Linyi (China) is 7% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元65 (﷼ 432,859) | ﷼ 368,227 | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元18 (﷼ 119,869) | ﷼ 130,000 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元70 (﷼ 466,156) | ﷼ 433,333 | + 8% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元100 (﷼ 665,937) | ﷼ 717,668 | - 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元15 (﷼ 99,891) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元25 (﷼ 166,484) | ﷼ 56,667 | + 194% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元6.00 (﷼ 39,956) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ﷼ 1,000 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 元120 (﷼ 799,125) | ﷼ 651,615 | + 23% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ﷼ 93,333 | - | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on October 29, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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﷼ 73,600,000
in Abadan
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(元9,034)
in Linyi.
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