- Cost of Living
- Iran
- China
- Qazvin
- Aksu
- Comparison
Cost of living in Qazvin, Iran compared to Aksu, China

Currency:
Food | + 21% | |||
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Food in Qazvin (Iran) is 21% more expensive than in Aksu (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 355,936 (元53) | 元10 | + 433% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 176,350 (元26) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 77,585 (元12) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 23,692 (元3.55) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 45,831 (元7) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 29,988 (元4.49) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 54,224 (元8) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 29,478 (元4.42) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 17,198 (元2.58) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 23,996 (元3.60) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 13,452 (元2.02) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Qazvin (Iran) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 31,738,000 (元4,756) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 12,080,400 (元1,810) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 1,076,340 (元161) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 50,000,000 (元7,493) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 40,000,000 (元5,995) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 750,000 (元112) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 600,105 (元90) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 22,081,600 (元3,309) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 9,704,260 (元1,454) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 144,012 (元22) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 361,125 (元54) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Qazvin (Iran) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 2,931,510 (元439) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,949,370 (元292) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3,900,750 (元585) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,978,110 (元446) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Qazvin (Iran) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 819,447,000 (元122,808) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 9,326 (元1.40) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 400,000 (元60) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 104,267 (元16) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Qazvin (Iran) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 20,000 (元3.00) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 50,000 (元7) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 200,000 (元30) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 58,226 (元9) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 123,203 (元18) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 89,284 (元13) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 24,536 (元3.68) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 49,279 (元7) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 146,079 (元22) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Qazvin (Iran) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 304,109 (元46) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 80,728 (元12) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 308,732 (元46) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 997,153 (元149) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 64,103 (元10) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 30,000,000 (元4,496) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 1,000 (元0.15) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 783,881 (元117) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 62,504 (元9) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 21% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Qazvin (Iran) is 21% more expensive than in Aksu (China)
For example, you would need at least 元15,706
(﷼ 104,800,548)
in Qazvin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元13,000
in Aksu.
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