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

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% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
6695.041
IRR
/
CNY
*
Do you live in Amol? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Davao is 66% cheaper than in Honolulu
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 53% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Toronto is 82% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 13% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in New York is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Morelia is 58% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in Toronto is 25% more expensive than in Montreal
- Cost of living in Victoria, Seychelles is 42% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in New York is 153% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Geneva (Switzerland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Limassol (Cyprus)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Manama (Bahrain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kathmandu (Nepal)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Shenzhen (China)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Padua (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Hanoi (Vietnam)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Georgetown (Penang) (Malaysia)
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.
Recent Prices Added
- Public transport in Tel Aviv costs 180 ₪ (2 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Albany, New York costs $1,047 (20 minutes ago)
- One-way ticket in public transport in Amsterdam costs €3.00 (26 minutes ago)
- One-way ticket in public transport in Oslo costs kr 35 (44 minutes ago)
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Copenhagen costs kr236,971 (about 1 hour ago)
- One-way ticket in public transport in Calgary costs C$3.30 (about 1 hour ago)