- Cost of Living
- China
- Iran
- Guilin
- Amol
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guilin, China compared to Amol, Iran

Currency:
Food | + 79% | |||
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Food in Guilin (China) is 79% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元40 (﷼ 266,375) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元23 (﷼ 149,836) | ﷼ 45,000 | + 233% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 (﷼ 79,912) | ﷼ 80,000 | - 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元10 (﷼ 66,594) | ﷼ 12,000 | + 455% | |
12 eggs, large | 元10 (﷼ 66,594) | ﷼ 37,500 | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (﷼ 53,275) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 166% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元50 (﷼ 332,969) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (﷼ 93,231) | ﷼ 25,000 | + 273% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (﷼ 46,616) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 133% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.00 (﷼ 26,637) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元50 (﷼ 332,969) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (﷼ 43,286) | ﷼ 15,000 | + 189% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元10 (﷼ 66,594) | ﷼ 7,500 | + 788% | |
Housing | + 6% | |||
Housing in Guilin (China) is 6% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,800 (﷼ 11,986,872) | ﷼ 5,000,000 | + 140% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,200 (﷼ 7,991,248) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ﷼ 1,200,000 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元120 (﷼ 799,125) | ﷼ 800,000 | - 0% | |
40” flat screen TV | 元3,000 (﷼ 19,978,119) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元350 (﷼ 2,330,781) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元12 (﷼ 79,912) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | + 270% | |||
Clothes in Guilin (China) is 270% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元600 (﷼ 3,995,624) | ﷼ 900,000 | + 344% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元400 (﷼ 2,663,749) | ﷼ 750,000 | + 255% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元600 (﷼ 3,995,624) | ﷼ 1,200,000 | + 233% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元300 (﷼ 1,997,812) | ﷼ 500,000 | + 300% | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Guilin (China) is in Amol (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ﷼ 10,000 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元100 (﷼ 665,937) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Guilin (China) is in Amol (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ﷼ 20,000 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ﷼ 20,000 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ﷼ 70,000 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ﷼ 50,000 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ﷼ 15,000 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ﷼ 12,000 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ﷼ 60,000 | - | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Guilin (China) is 9% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ﷼ 200,000 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ﷼ 100,000 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ﷼ 400,000 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ﷼ 35,000 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 元150 (﷼ 998,906) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 899% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ﷼ 20,000 | - | |
TOTAL | + 32% |

These prices were last updated on January 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guilin (China) is 32% more expensive than in Amol (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 18,788,735
(元2,821)
in Guilin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 14,200,000
in Amol.
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