- Cost of Living
- China
- Iran
- Suzhou
- Amol
- Comparison
Cost of living in Suzhou, China compared to Amol, Iran
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Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suzhou (China) is 93% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元58 (﷼ 297,164) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 (﷼ 150,480) | ﷼ 60,000 | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元13 (﷼ 65,135) | ﷼ 80,000 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元18 (﷼ 90,018) | ﷼ 12,000 | + 650% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元14 (﷼ 73,160) | ﷼ 15,000 | + 388% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (﷼ 46,333) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元60 (﷼ 305,669) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元11 (﷼ 55,368) | ﷼ 25,000 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元11 (﷼ 54,234) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 171% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元7 (﷼ 35,875) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元158 (﷼ 803,259) | ﷼ 500,000 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元12 (﷼ 60,280) | ﷼ 15,000 | + 302% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元14 (﷼ 69,136) | ﷼ 10,000 | + 591% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Suzhou (China) is 47% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元8,618 (﷼ 43,903,964) | ﷼ 5,000,000 | + 778% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,479 (﷼ 17,721,474) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元543 (﷼ 2,768,193) | ﷼ 1,200,000 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,415 (﷼ 22,492,328) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,548 (﷼ 12,977,924) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元340 (﷼ 1,734,262) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元143 (﷼ 730,987) | ﷼ 800,000 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,308 (﷼ 16,849,646) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元814 (﷼ 4,146,571) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元74 (﷼ 374,973) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元29 (﷼ 145,878) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 135% | |||
| Clothes in Suzhou (China) is 135% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元352 (﷼ 1,792,122) | ﷼ 900,000 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元305 (﷼ 1,553,564) | ﷼ 750,000 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元742 (﷼ 3,777,728) | ﷼ 1,200,000 | + 215% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元579 (﷼ 2,949,955) | ﷼ 500,000 | + 490% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Suzhou (China) is 18% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元287,216 (﷼ 1,463,146,244) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (﷼ 38,613) | ﷼ 10,000 | + 286% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元105 (﷼ 534,003) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元30 (﷼ 154,657) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 169% | |||
| Personal Care in Suzhou (China) is 169% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元155 (﷼ 791,379) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 3857% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元250 (﷼ 1,273,559) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元299 (﷼ 1,524,501) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元78 (﷼ 397,627) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 1888% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (﷼ 177,676) | ﷼ 70,000 | + 154% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元35 (﷼ 177,078) | ﷼ 50,000 | + 254% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元8 (﷼ 40,982) | ﷼ 15,000 | + 173% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (﷼ 67,340) | ﷼ 12,000 | + 461% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元82 (﷼ 416,265) | ﷼ 60,000 | + 594% | |
| Entertainment | + 143% | |||
| Entertainment in Suzhou (China) is 143% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元227 (﷼ 1,158,761) | ﷼ 200,000 | + 479% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元101 (﷼ 515,471) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 415% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元935 (﷼ 4,764,079) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元477 (﷼ 2,430,980) | ﷼ 400,000 | + 508% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元60 (﷼ 305,859) | ﷼ 60,000 | + 410% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元31 (﷼ 156,977) | ﷼ 35,000 | + 349% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元32 (﷼ 164,511) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 10% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.06 (﷼ 5,381) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元461 (﷼ 2,349,462) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 2249% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元36 (﷼ 183,204) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 816% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 87 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Suzhou (China) is 69% more expensive than in Amol (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 26,349,198
(元5,172)
in Suzhou
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 15,600,000
in Amol.
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