- Cost of Living
- China
- Iran
- Suzhou
- Ahvaz
- Comparison
Cost of living in Suzhou, China compared to Ahvaz, Iran

Currency:
Food | + 120% | |||
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Food in Suzhou (China) is 120% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元56 (﷼ 373,529) | ﷼ 190,642 | + 96% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元29 (﷼ 195,925) | ﷼ 132,821 | + 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元13 (﷼ 84,406) | ﷼ 54,872 | + 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元17 (﷼ 112,428) | ﷼ 31,203 | + 260% | |
12 eggs, large | 元14 (﷼ 94,711) | ﷼ 84,308 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (﷼ 56,772) | ﷼ 25,128 | + 126% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元49 (﷼ 323,972) | ﷼ 71,250 | + 355% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元10 (﷼ 67,904) | ﷼ 28,947 | + 135% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元10 (﷼ 66,904) | ﷼ 20,526 | + 226% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元7 (﷼ 45,859) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元137 (﷼ 912,002) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9 (﷼ 62,398) | ﷼ 23,750 | + 163% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元13 (﷼ 87,372) | ﷼ 9,500 | + 820% | |
Housing | + 127% | |||
Housing in Suzhou (China) is 127% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元7,891 (﷼ 52,529,623) | ﷼ 14,847,200 | + 254% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,479 (﷼ 23,157,716) | ﷼ 12,531,400 | + 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元456 (﷼ 3,035,780) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 204% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,474 (﷼ 29,785,703) | ﷼ 11,578,900 | + 157% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,452 (﷼ 16,321,366) | ﷼ 5,890,570 | + 177% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元223 (﷼ 1,481,863) | ﷼ 875,000 | + 69% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元124 (﷼ 822,965) | ﷼ 368,421 | + 123% | |
40” flat screen TV | 元3,997 (﷼ 26,604,615) | ﷼ 21,052,600 | + 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元862 (﷼ 5,734,998) | ﷼ 8,000,000 | - 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元49 (﷼ 325,054) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 117% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元28 (﷼ 188,256) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in Suzhou (China) is 20% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元411 (﷼ 2,736,590) | ﷼ 1,315,790 | + 108% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元319 (﷼ 2,121,122) | ﷼ 2,276,320 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元671 (﷼ 4,469,666) | ﷼ 2,785,710 | + 60% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元651 (﷼ 4,336,760) | ﷼ 900,000 | + 382% | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Suzhou (China) is 19% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元160,712 (﷼ 1,069,851,011) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (﷼ 50,061) | ﷼ 10,000 | + 401% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元98 (﷼ 654,126) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元32 (﷼ 213,537) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 246% | |||
Personal Care in Suzhou (China) is 246% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元133 (﷼ 885,733) | ﷼ 50,000 | + 1671% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元102 (﷼ 681,059) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元437 (﷼ 2,911,981) | ﷼ 180,000 | + 1518% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元75 (﷼ 499,271) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (﷼ 232,180) | ﷼ 137,500 | + 69% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元37 (﷼ 244,643) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 206% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (﷼ 62,464) | ﷼ 15,000 | + 316% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元15 (﷼ 96,628) | ﷼ 60,000 | + 61% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元72 (﷼ 477,081) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 377% | |
Entertainment | + 78% | |||
Entertainment in Suzhou (China) is 78% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元180 (﷼ 1,198,250) | ﷼ 375,000 | + 220% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元103 (﷼ 682,337) | ﷼ 450,000 | + 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元1,002 (﷼ 6,668,063) | ﷼ 560,000 | + 1091% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元436 (﷼ 2,904,905) | ﷼ 650,000 | + 347% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元65 (﷼ 432,701) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元31 (﷼ 205,717) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元36 (﷼ 240,254) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ﷼ 20,000,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.73 (﷼ 4,882) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 元242 (﷼ 1,608,764) | ﷼ 553,571 | + 191% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元19 (﷼ 128,701) | ﷼ 120,000 | + 7% | |
TOTAL | + 79% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Suzhou (China) is 79% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 79,634,836
(元11,963)
in Suzhou
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 44,500,000
in Ahvaz.
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