- Cost of Living
- Iran
- China
- Bushehr
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bushehr, Iran compared to Zhuhai, China

Currency:
Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Bushehr (Iran) is 35% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 201,214 (元30) | 元40 | - 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 219,429 (元33) | 元26 | + 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 90,804 (元14) | 元27 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 29,778 (元4.45) | 元13 | - 67% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 83,821 (元13) | 元16 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 28,643 (元4.28) | 元12 | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 93,304 (元14) | 元57 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 59,929 (元9) | 元14 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 25,446 (元3.80) | 元8 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 元5.17 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 元95 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 34,518 (元5.16) | 元9 | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 16,500 (元2.46) | 元5.00 | - 51% | |
Housing | + 64% | |||
Housing in Bushehr (Iran) is 64% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 33,655,000 (元5,027) | 元3,917 | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 19,513,000 (元2,915) | 元2,500 | + 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 1,023,080 (元153) | 元533 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 26,678,500 (元3,985) | 元2,800 | + 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 17,053,300 (元2,547) | 元1,450 | + 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 3,615,380 (元540) | 元800 | - 32% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 2,515,380 (元376) | 元136 | + 177% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 67,569,200 (元10,092) | 元2,488 | + 306% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 20,000,000 (元2,987) | 元500 | + 497% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 50,000 (元7) | 元35 | - 79% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 500,000 (元75) | 元22 | + 245% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Bushehr (Iran) is 24% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,682,140 (元251) | 元442 | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,104,620 (元165) | 元195 | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3,332,140 (元498) | 元600 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,178,570 (元325) | 元499 | - 35% | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Bushehr (Iran) is 8% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,500,000,000 (元224,046) | 元182,922 | + 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 11,136 (元1.66) | 元8 | - 79% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 元110 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 107,600 (元16) | 元31 | - 48% | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Bushehr (Iran) is 43% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 50,000 (元7) | 元150 | - 95% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 50,000 (元7) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 150,000 (元22) | 元80 | - 72% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 100,000 (元15) | 元10 | + 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 187,500 (元28) | 元33 | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 159,091 (元24) | 元33 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 60,909 (元9) | 元9 | + 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 100,000 (元15) | 元11 | + 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 150,000 (元22) | 元40 | - 44% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Bushehr (Iran) is 45% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 447,692 (元67) | 元124 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 116,615 (元17) | 元96 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,500,000 (元224) | 元50 | + 348% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,104,620 (元165) | 元543 | - 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 元46 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 135,692 (元20) | 元31 | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 元13 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 25,000,000 (元3,734) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元3.50 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,500,000 (元224) | 元780 | - 71% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 150,000 (元22) | 元12 | + 79% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Bushehr (Iran) is 11% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元11,000
in Zhuhai
you would need to make just about 元9,779
(﷼ 65,469,127)
in Bushehr.
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