- Cost of Living
- China
- Iran
- Suzhou
- Amol
- Comparison
Cost of living in Suzhou, China compared to Amol, Iran
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Currency:
| Food | + 122% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Suzhou (China) is 122% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元61 (﷼ 397,022) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 (﷼ 195,153) | ﷼ 45,000 | + 334% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 (﷼ 91,886) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元16 (﷼ 107,815) | ﷼ 12,000 | + 798% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 (﷼ 99,851) | ﷼ 37,500 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (﷼ 58,236) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 191% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元57 (﷼ 376,520) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元10 (﷼ 68,630) | ﷼ 25,000 | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元11 (﷼ 70,542) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 253% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元8 (﷼ 53,907) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元142 (﷼ 930,997) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元12 (﷼ 80,167) | ﷼ 15,000 | + 434% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元14 (﷼ 92,517) | ﷼ 7,500 | + 1134% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Suzhou (China) is 46% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元8,455 (﷼ 55,432,847) | ﷼ 5,000,000 | + 1009% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,815 (﷼ 25,014,501) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元467 (﷼ 3,062,907) | ﷼ 1,200,000 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,487 (﷼ 35,974,757) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,030 (﷼ 19,868,516) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元253 (﷼ 1,656,171) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元124 (﷼ 810,524) | ﷼ 800,000 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元4,140 (﷼ 27,145,106) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元933 (﷼ 6,118,162) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元53 (﷼ 349,422) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元31 (﷼ 200,122) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 223% | |||
| Clothes in Suzhou (China) is 223% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元450 (﷼ 2,950,341) | ﷼ 900,000 | + 228% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元319 (﷼ 2,089,058) | ﷼ 750,000 | + 179% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元700 (﷼ 4,589,420) | ﷼ 1,200,000 | + 282% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元710 (﷼ 4,653,383) | ﷼ 500,000 | + 831% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Suzhou (China) is 20% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元167,357 (﷼ 1,097,245,023) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (﷼ 50,094) | ﷼ 10,000 | + 401% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元101 (﷼ 660,227) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元29 (﷼ 190,264) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 191% | |||
| Personal Care in Suzhou (China) is 191% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元95 (﷼ 621,992) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 3010% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元97 (﷼ 634,006) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元550 (﷼ 3,608,713) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元75 (﷼ 491,724) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 2359% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元45 (﷼ 295,034) | ﷼ 70,000 | + 321% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元42 (﷼ 273,180) | ﷼ 50,000 | + 446% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (﷼ 65,809) | ﷼ 15,000 | + 339% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元15 (﷼ 95,621) | ﷼ 12,000 | + 697% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元71 (﷼ 463,625) | ﷼ 60,000 | + 673% | |
| Entertainment | + 131% | |||
| Entertainment in Suzhou (China) is 131% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元193 (﷼ 1,267,552) | ﷼ 200,000 | + 534% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元113 (﷼ 743,047) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 643% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元1,073 (﷼ 7,034,007) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元425 (﷼ 2,787,804) | ﷼ 400,000 | + 597% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元73 (﷼ 477,154) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元33 (﷼ 217,210) | ﷼ 35,000 | + 521% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元38 (﷼ 247,600) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元5,000 (﷼ 32,781,569) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.73 (﷼ 4,808) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元258 (﷼ 1,693,712) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 1594% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元23 (﷼ 148,173) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 641% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 181 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Suzhou (China) is 74% more expensive than in Amol (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 28,428,817
(元4,336)
in Suzhou
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 16,300,000
in Amol.
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