- Cost of Living
- China
- Iran
- Zhengzhou
- Abadan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zhengzhou, China compared to Abadan, Iran
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Abadan has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
You can also get this comparison using the parallel street rate in Abadan.
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zhengzhou (China) is 3% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元43 (﷼ 205,873) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元26 (﷼ 122,652) | ﷼ 250,000 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元10 (﷼ 49,563) | ﷼ 60,000 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元18 (﷼ 87,022) | ﷼ 23,333 | + 273% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元10 (﷼ 46,322) | ﷼ 41,333 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ﷼ 30,000 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元83 (﷼ 390,588) | ﷼ 93,333 | + 318% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元6 (﷼ 29,580) | ﷼ 35,000 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元5.66 (﷼ 26,815) | ﷼ 31,667 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.20 (﷼ 19,900) | ﷼ 20,000 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元80 (﷼ 378,752) | ﷼ 834,672 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (﷼ 36,935) | ﷼ 27,870 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元6 (﷼ 30,155) | ﷼ 14,719 | + 105% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Zhengzhou (China) is 51% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,286 (﷼ 15,559,557) | ﷼ 22,897,900 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,010 (﷼ 9,514,060) | ﷼ 9,947,130 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元483 (﷼ 2,288,050) | ﷼ 3,603,310 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,512 (﷼ 11,894,232) | ﷼ 38,099,200 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,454 (﷼ 6,885,143) | ﷼ 10,793,400 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元100 (﷼ 473,440) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元65 (﷼ 309,376) | ﷼ 1,905,730 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元10,000 (﷼ 47,343,996) | ﷼ 33,829,500 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ﷼ 10,449,500 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元38 (﷼ 177,540) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ﷼ 154,583 | - | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Zhengzhou (China) is 27% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元509 (﷼ 2,408,162) | ﷼ 2,454,550 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元100 (﷼ 473,440) | ﷼ 1,580,860 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元680 (﷼ 3,219,392) | ﷼ 3,489,490 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元1,500 (﷼ 7,101,599) | ﷼ 2,997,220 | + 137% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Zhengzhou (China) is 81% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元175,811 (﷼ 832,359,533) | ﷼ 562,945,000 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (﷼ 31,419) | ﷼ 9,801 | + 221% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元147 (﷼ 693,755) | ﷼ 283,333 | + 145% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Zhengzhou (China) is 24% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元15 (﷼ 71,016) | ﷼ 71,667 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元10 (﷼ 47,344) | ﷼ 110,000 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元100 (﷼ 473,440) | ﷼ 153,967 | + 207% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元15 (﷼ 71,016) | ﷼ 200,000 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ﷼ 91,667 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元28 (﷼ 131,600) | ﷼ 177,155 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元7 (﷼ 31,475) | ﷼ 96,667 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元7 (﷼ 33,188) | ﷼ 64,049 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元40 (﷼ 188,790) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Zhengzhou (China) is 85% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元100 (﷼ 473,440) | ﷼ 368,227 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元112 (﷼ 528,624) | ﷼ 130,000 | + 307% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元120 (﷼ 568,128) | ﷼ 433,333 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元195 (﷼ 923,752) | ﷼ 717,668 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 (﷼ 236,720) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 137% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元38 (﷼ 178,603) | ﷼ 56,667 | + 215% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元15 (﷼ 73,074) | ﷼ 38,333 | + 91% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元3,000 (﷼ 14,203,199) | ﷼ 8,166,670 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.00 (﷼ 4,734) | ﷼ 1,000 | + 373% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元168 (﷼ 797,382) | ﷼ 651,615 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元40 (﷼ 188,253) | ﷼ 93,333 | + 102% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 61 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zhengzhou (China) is about the same as in Abadan (Iran)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
﷼ 39,062,500
in Abadan
you would need to make just about ﷼ 38,091,920
(元8,046)
in Zhengzhou.
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