- Cost of Living
- China
- Iran
- Suzhou
- Ahvaz
- Comparison
Cost of living in Suzhou, China compared to Ahvaz, Iran
WARNING!
Ahvaz has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
You can also get this comparison using the parallel street rate in Ahvaz.
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suzhou (China) is 50% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元68 (﷼ 323,020) | ﷼ 203,951 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 (﷼ 140,440) | ﷼ 149,118 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元13 (﷼ 60,789) | ﷼ 48,977 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元18 (﷼ 84,011) | ﷼ 35,564 | + 136% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元14 (﷼ 68,278) | ﷼ 196,824 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (﷼ 43,242) | ﷼ 38,750 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元60 (﷼ 285,274) | ﷼ 86,143 | + 231% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元11 (﷼ 51,673) | ﷼ 31,547 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元11 (﷼ 50,616) | ﷼ 15,145 | + 234% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元7 (﷼ 33,481) | ﷼ 10,396 | + 222% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元158 (﷼ 749,663) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 650% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元12 (﷼ 56,258) | ﷼ 50,820 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元14 (﷼ 64,523) | ﷼ 9,931 | + 550% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Suzhou (China) is 88% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元8,618 (﷼ 40,974,536) | ﷼ 14,847,200 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,479 (﷼ 16,539,034) | ﷼ 12,531,400 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元543 (﷼ 2,583,489) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,415 (﷼ 20,991,560) | ﷼ 9,502,970 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,548 (﷼ 12,111,991) | ﷼ 5,890,570 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元340 (﷼ 1,618,545) | ﷼ 875,000 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元143 (﷼ 682,213) | ﷼ 259,456 | + 163% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,308 (﷼ 15,725,378) | ﷼ 36,438,700 | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元814 (﷼ 3,869,897) | ﷼ 9,000,000 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元74 (﷼ 349,953) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 133% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元29 (﷼ 136,144) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Suzhou (China) is 35% cheaper than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元352 (﷼ 1,672,545) | ﷼ 1,767,160 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元305 (﷼ 1,449,905) | ﷼ 2,701,760 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元742 (﷼ 3,525,665) | ﷼ 5,440,680 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元579 (﷼ 2,753,124) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 175% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Suzhou (China) is 22% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元287,216 (﷼ 1,365,519,941) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (﷼ 36,036) | ﷼ 10,000 | + 260% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元105 (﷼ 498,373) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元30 (﷼ 144,338) | ﷼ 74,378 | + 94% | |
| Personal Care | + 143% | |||
| Personal Care in Suzhou (China) is 143% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元155 (﷼ 738,576) | ﷼ 50,000 | + 1377% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元250 (﷼ 1,188,583) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元299 (﷼ 1,422,781) | ﷼ 180,000 | + 690% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元78 (﷼ 371,096) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (﷼ 165,821) | ﷼ 137,500 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元35 (﷼ 165,263) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元8 (﷼ 38,248) | ﷼ 15,000 | + 155% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (﷼ 62,847) | ﷼ 60,000 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元82 (﷼ 388,491) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 288% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Suzhou (China) is 72% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元227 (﷼ 1,081,444) | ﷼ 375,000 | + 188% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元101 (﷼ 481,076) | ﷼ 625,000 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元935 (﷼ 4,446,203) | ﷼ 560,000 | + 694% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元477 (﷼ 2,268,776) | ﷼ 725,000 | + 213% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元60 (﷼ 285,451) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元31 (﷼ 146,503) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元32 (﷼ 153,534) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,099 (﷼ 5,225,010) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.06 (﷼ 5,022) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元461 (﷼ 2,192,697) | ﷼ 520,975 | + 321% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元36 (﷼ 170,980) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 121 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
4754.331
IRR
/
CNY
*
Do you live in Ahvaz? We need your help!
What do you think about this comparison?
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Morelia is 62% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 10% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in London is 256% more expensive than in Chişinău
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Sydney is 94% more expensive than in Joburg
- Cost of living in Morelia is 61% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in Lisbon is 9% cheaper than in São Paulo
- Cost of living in London is 12% cheaper than in New York
- Cost of living in Hong Kong is 15% more expensive than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Lisbon is 8% cheaper than in Rio
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Novosibirsk (Russia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Gurgaon (India)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Jerusalem (Israel)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kathmandu (Nepal)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Hyderabad (Pakistan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Antalya (Turkey)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Muscat (Oman)
Cost of living in Suzhou (China) is 51% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 61,715,472
(元12,981)
in Suzhou
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 41,000,000
in Ahvaz.
Recent Prices Added
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Kuala Lumpur costs RM179 (7 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Helsinki costs €1,600 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Isfahan costs ﷼ 500,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 45 m2 furnished studio in expensive area in Qingdao costs 元2,000 (about 2 hours ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Hyderabad costs ₨8,132 (about 2 hours ago)
- 1 liter of gasoline in Santo Domingo costs RD$ 115 (about 2 hours ago)