Cost of living in Kerman, Iran vs Shanghai, China

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Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Kerman (Iran) is 49% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 110,233 (17元) | 78元 | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 250,000 (38元) | 36元 | + 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 184,615 (28元) | 21元 | + 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 20,000 (3.07元) | 17元 | - 82% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 55,631 (9元) | 19元 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 33,385 (5.13元) | 12元 | - 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 80,000 (12元) | 64元 | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 40,000 (6元) | 17元 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 25,000 (3.84元) | 7元 | - 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 5.67元 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 152元 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 68,506 (11元) | 8元 | + 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 20,000 (3.07元) | 16元 | - 81% | |
Housing | - 76% | |||
Housing in Kerman (Iran) is 76% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 8,000,000 (1,230元) | 19,190元 | - 94% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 4,250,000 (653元) | 11,586元 | - 94% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 4,000,000 (615元) | 369元 | + 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 5,000,000 (769元) | 10,220元 | - 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 3,500,000 (538元) | 6,412元 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 4,000,000 (615元) | 216元 | + 185% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 1,000,000 (154元) | 113元 | + 36% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 30,000,000 (4,611元) | 2,437元 | + 89% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10,000,000 (1,537元) | 553元 | + 178% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 50,000 (8元) | 47元 | - 84% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 100,000 (15元) | 40元 | - 62% | |
Clothes | - 70% | |||
Clothes in Kerman (Iran) is 70% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,000,000 (154元) | 617元 | - 75% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 500,000 (77元) | 241元 | - 68% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1,000,000 (154元) | 773元 | - 80% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,000,000 (461元) | 1,123元 | - 59% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Kerman (Iran) is 54% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,000,000,000 (153,706元) | 191,648元 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 13,763 (2.12元) | 7元 | - 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 200,000 (31元) | 233元 | - 87% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 47元 | - | |
Personal Care | - 66% | |||
Personal Care in Kerman (Iran) is 66% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 100,000 (15元) | 24元 | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 100,000 (15元) | 36元 | - 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 250,000 (38元) | 874元 | - 96% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 100,000 (15元) | 63元 | - 75% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 125,000 (19元) | 49元 | - 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 100,000 (15元) | 41元 | - 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 100,000 (15元) | 10元 | + 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 100,000 (15元) | 19元 | - 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 100,000 (15元) | 125元 | - 88% | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in Kerman (Iran) is 46% cheaper than in Shanghai (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 400,000 (61元) | 252元 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 300,000 (46元) | 115元 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 500,000 (77元) | 1,584元 | - 95% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,000,000 (154元) | 606元 | - 75% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 98元 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 50,698 (8元) | 36元 | - 78% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 42元 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 20,000,000 (3,074元) | 3,359元 | - 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.46元 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 612元 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 100,000 (15元) | 22元 | - 32% | |
TOTAL | - 62% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kerman (Iran) is 62% cheaper than in Shanghai (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 58,000元 in Shanghai you would need to make just about 22,269元 (﷼ 144,877,201) in Kerman.
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