Cost of living in Beijing, China vs Tehran, Iran
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Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beijing (China) is 35% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55元 (﷼ 361,226) | ﷼ 649,011 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 38元 (﷼ 250,587) | ﷼ 661,166 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (﷼ 77,856) | ﷼ 176,902 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11元 (﷼ 72,655) | ﷼ 73,342 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13元 (﷼ 85,247) | ﷼ 186,850 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.89元 (﷼ 38,365) | ﷼ 90,113 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 62元 (﷼ 406,974) | ﷼ 297,507 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (﷼ 99,820) | ﷼ 111,735 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.20元 (﷼ 33,831) | ﷼ 74,331 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.16元 (﷼ 33,572) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90元 (﷼ 584,179) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (﷼ 56,440) | ﷼ 87,444 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (﷼ 76,006) | ﷼ 37,201 | + 104% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Beijing (China) is 45% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,891元 (﷼ 77,429,842) | ﷼ 139,735,000 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,077元 (﷼ 52,598,284) | ﷼ 78,975,400 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 310元 (﷼ 2,018,621) | ﷼ 3,931,470 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,549元 (﷼ 62,177,710) | ﷼ 89,347,400 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,656元 (﷼ 36,829,446) | ﷼ 67,664,600 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 256元 (﷼ 1,669,605) | ﷼ 6,131,210 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80元 (﷼ 518,201) | ﷼ 601,914 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,392元 (﷼ 15,575,635) | ﷼ 78,418,500 | - 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 543元 (﷼ 3,538,911) | ﷼ 38,117,200 | - 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33元 (﷼ 216,276) | ﷼ 410,106 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 45元 (﷼ 291,963) | ﷼ 649,031 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Beijing (China) is 61% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 570元 (﷼ 3,714,494) | ﷼ 7,533,400 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 249元 (﷼ 1,620,460) | ﷼ 4,087,880 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 599元 (﷼ 3,897,643) | ﷼ 19,340,900 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 689元 (﷼ 4,488,760) | ﷼ 7,423,220 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Beijing (China) is 70% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 131,114元 (﷼ 853,780,766) | ﷼ 5,625,070,000 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (﷼ 46,231) | ﷼ 30,859 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 186元 (﷼ 1,213,965) | ﷼ 2,497,950 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 39元 (﷼ 251,629) | ﷼ 951,300 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Beijing (China) is 28% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36元 (﷼ 235,878) | ﷼ 86,075 | + 174% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 49元 (﷼ 320,137) | ﷼ 328,377 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250元 (﷼ 1,626,562) | ﷼ 2,215,270 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 (﷼ 242,715) | ﷼ 177,118 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 (﷼ 228,507) | ﷼ 286,899 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36元 (﷼ 235,541) | ﷼ 336,369 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (﷼ 53,240) | ﷼ 188,276 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (﷼ 78,450) | ﷼ 176,802 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 98元 (﷼ 636,248) | ﷼ 664,546 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Beijing (China) is 34% cheaper than in Tehran (Iran) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 214元 (﷼ 1,395,343) | ﷼ 1,381,610 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 112元 (﷼ 730,312) | ﷼ 345,514 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,136元 (﷼ 7,399,490) | ﷼ 2,473,340 | + 199% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 442元 (﷼ 2,876,914) | ﷼ 2,909,430 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74元 (﷼ 480,117) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38元 (﷼ 245,251) | ﷼ 266,096 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31元 (﷼ 198,718) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,319元 (﷼ 21,611,761) | ﷼ 95,318,400 | - 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.81元 (﷼ 5,261) | ﷼ 9,092 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 432元 (﷼ 2,814,278) | ﷼ 3,302,930 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (﷼ 133,706) | ﷼ 374,450 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,081 prices entered by 130 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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