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

Currency:
Food | + 32% | |||
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Food in Zhengzhou (China) is 32% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元26 (﷼ 173,772) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元25 (﷼ 164,861) | ﷼ 250,000 | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元8 (﷼ 54,582) | ﷼ 60,000 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元15 (﷼ 102,481) | ﷼ 23,333 | + 339% | |
12 eggs, large | 元9 (﷼ 58,481) | ﷼ 41,333 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ﷼ 30,000 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元83 (﷼ 551,392) | ﷼ 93,333 | + 491% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元6 (﷼ 41,758) | ﷼ 35,000 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元5.66 (﷼ 37,854) | ﷼ 31,667 | + 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.00 (﷼ 26,734) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元80 (﷼ 534,683) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元8 (﷼ 52,141) | ﷼ 27,870 | + 87% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元6 (﷼ 42,570) | ﷼ 14,719 | + 189% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Zhengzhou (China) is 33% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,286 (﷼ 21,965,370) | ﷼ 22,897,900 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,010 (﷼ 13,430,964) | ﷼ 9,947,130 | + 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元483 (﷼ 3,230,032) | ﷼ 3,603,310 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,375 (﷼ 15,873,395) | ﷼ 38,099,200 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,454 (﷼ 9,719,731) | ﷼ 10,793,400 | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元100 (﷼ 668,353) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | - 33% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元65 (﷼ 436,746) | ﷼ 1,905,730 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen TV | 元10,000 (﷼ 66,835,346) | ﷼ 33,829,500 | + 98% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ﷼ 10,449,500 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元38 (﷼ 250,633) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 67% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ﷼ 154,583 | - | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Zhengzhou (China) is 2% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元509 (﷼ 3,399,593) | ﷼ 2,454,550 | + 39% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元100 (﷼ 668,353) | ﷼ 1,580,860 | - 58% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元680 (﷼ 4,544,804) | ﷼ 3,489,490 | + 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元1,500 (﷼ 10,025,302) | ﷼ 2,997,220 | + 234% | |
Transportation | + 128% | |||
Transportation in Zhengzhou (China) is 128% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元183,333 (﷼ 1,225,312,455) | ﷼ 562,945,000 | + 118% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (﷼ 44,354) | ﷼ 9,801 | + 353% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元117 (﷼ 779,748) | ﷼ 283,333 | + 175% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Zhengzhou (China) is 1% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元15 (﷼ 100,253) | ﷼ 71,667 | + 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元10 (﷼ 66,835) | ﷼ 110,000 | - 39% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元100 (﷼ 668,353) | ﷼ 153,967 | + 334% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元15 (﷼ 100,253) | ﷼ 200,000 | - 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ﷼ 91,667 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元28 (﷼ 185,779) | ﷼ 177,155 | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 元7 (﷼ 45,002) | ﷼ 96,667 | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元7 (﷼ 46,851) | ﷼ 64,049 | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元40 (﷼ 266,515) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 78% | |
Entertainment | + 76% | |||
Entertainment in Zhengzhou (China) is 76% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元100 (﷼ 668,353) | ﷼ 368,227 | + 82% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元112 (﷼ 746,257) | ﷼ 130,000 | + 474% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元120 (﷼ 802,024) | ﷼ 433,333 | + 85% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元195 (﷼ 1,304,058) | ﷼ 717,668 | + 82% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 (﷼ 334,177) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元38 (﷼ 252,133) | ﷼ 56,667 | + 345% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元15 (﷼ 103,158) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.00 (﷼ 6,684) | ﷼ 1,000 | + 568% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 元168 (﷼ 1,125,661) | ﷼ 651,615 | + 73% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元40 (﷼ 265,757) | ﷼ 93,333 | + 185% | |
TOTAL | + 23% |

These prices were last updated on April 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zhengzhou (China) is 23% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 81,953,621
(元12,262)
in Zhengzhou
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 66,800,000
in Abadan.
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