- Cost of Living
- China
- Iran
- Suzhou
- Amol
- Comparison
Cost of living in Suzhou, China compared to Amol, Iran
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Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suzhou (China) is 111% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元56 (﷼ 375,666) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元29 (﷼ 197,046) | ﷼ 45,000 | + 338% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元13 (﷼ 84,889) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元17 (﷼ 113,072) | ﷼ 12,000 | + 842% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元14 (﷼ 95,253) | ﷼ 37,500 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (﷼ 57,097) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元49 (﷼ 325,826) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元10 (﷼ 68,293) | ﷼ 25,000 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元10 (﷼ 67,286) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 236% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元7 (﷼ 46,121) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元137 (﷼ 917,221) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9 (﷼ 62,755) | ﷼ 15,000 | + 318% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元13 (﷼ 87,872) | ﷼ 7,500 | + 1072% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Suzhou (China) is 45% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元7,891 (﷼ 52,830,233) | ﷼ 5,000,000 | + 957% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,479 (﷼ 23,290,240) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元456 (﷼ 3,053,153) | ﷼ 1,200,000 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,474 (﷼ 29,956,157) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,452 (﷼ 16,414,767) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元223 (﷼ 1,490,343) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元124 (﷼ 827,674) | ﷼ 800,000 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,997 (﷼ 26,756,865) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元862 (﷼ 5,767,818) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元49 (﷼ 326,914) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元28 (﷼ 189,333) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 219% | |||
| Clothes in Suzhou (China) is 219% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元411 (﷼ 2,752,251) | ﷼ 900,000 | + 206% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元319 (﷼ 2,133,261) | ﷼ 750,000 | + 184% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元671 (﷼ 4,495,245) | ﷼ 1,200,000 | + 275% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元651 (﷼ 4,361,578) | ﷼ 500,000 | + 772% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Suzhou (China) is 19% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元160,712 (﷼ 1,075,973,411) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (﷼ 50,348) | ﷼ 10,000 | + 403% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元98 (﷼ 657,869) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元32 (﷼ 214,759) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 181% | |||
| Personal Care in Suzhou (China) is 181% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元133 (﷼ 890,802) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 4354% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元102 (﷼ 684,956) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元437 (﷼ 2,928,645) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元75 (﷼ 502,128) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 2411% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (﷼ 233,508) | ﷼ 70,000 | + 234% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元37 (﷼ 246,043) | ﷼ 50,000 | + 392% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元9 (﷼ 62,822) | ﷼ 15,000 | + 319% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元15 (﷼ 97,181) | ﷼ 12,000 | + 710% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元72 (﷼ 479,811) | ﷼ 60,000 | + 700% | |
| Entertainment | + 118% | |||
| Entertainment in Suzhou (China) is 118% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元180 (﷼ 1,205,107) | ﷼ 200,000 | + 503% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元103 (﷼ 686,242) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 586% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元1,002 (﷼ 6,706,222) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元436 (﷼ 2,921,528) | ﷼ 400,000 | + 630% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元65 (﷼ 435,178) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元31 (﷼ 206,894) | ﷼ 35,000 | + 491% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元36 (﷼ 241,629) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.73 (﷼ 4,910) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元242 (﷼ 1,617,970) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 1518% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元19 (﷼ 129,437) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 547% | |
| 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 107 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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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 ﷼ 26,305,703
(元3,929)
in Suzhou
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 15,600,000
in Amol.
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