- Cost of Living
- China
- Iran
- Zibo
- Amol
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zibo, China compared to Amol, Iran
WARNING!
Amol has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
You can also get this comparison using the parallel street rate in Amol.
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zibo (China) is in Amol (Iran) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元45 (﷼ 217,694) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | ﷼ 60,000 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ﷼ 80,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ﷼ 12,000 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ﷼ 15,000 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ﷼ 20,000 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ﷼ 25,000 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ﷼ 20,000 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ﷼ 500,000 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ﷼ 15,000 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ﷼ 10,000 | - | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Zibo (China) is 3% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,500 (﷼ 7,256,470) | ﷼ 5,000,000 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| 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) | - | ﷼ 800,000 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Zibo (China) is 51% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元500 (﷼ 2,418,823) | ﷼ 900,000 | + 169% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元250 (﷼ 1,209,412) | ﷼ 750,000 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ﷼ 1,200,000 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ﷼ 500,000 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Zibo (China) is in Amol (Iran) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元99,994 (﷼ 483,735,626) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ﷼ 10,000 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元83 (﷼ 399,721) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Zibo (China) is 2% more expensive than 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 | 元30 (﷼ 145,129) | ﷼ 60,000 | + 142% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Zibo (China) is 47% more expensive than in Amol (Iran) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元90 (﷼ 435,388) | ﷼ 200,000 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元70 (﷼ 338,635) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 239% | |
| 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 | 元300 (﷼ 1,451,294) | ﷼ 400,000 | + 263% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元45 (﷼ 217,694) | ﷼ 60,000 | + 263% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元25 (﷼ 120,941) | ﷼ 35,000 | + 246% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元10 (﷼ 48,376) | ﷼ 150,000 | - 68% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | ﷼ 5,000,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.30 (﷼ 1,451) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元150 (﷼ 725,647) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 626% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (﷼ 96,753) | ﷼ 20,000 | + 384% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 05, 2016.
Exchange rate:
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IRR
/
CNY
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For example, you would need at least ﷼ 18,380,822
(元3,800)
in Zibo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 15,800,000
in Amol.
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