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China

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Iran

Mashhad vs. Beijing Cost of Living Summary

Mashhad is 34.8% cheaper than Beijing.

Restaurants: pay 3.6% more in Mashhad
Groceries: pay 54.3% less in Mashhad
Transportation: pay 27.2% more in Mashhad
Housing: pay 50.3% less in Mashhad
Childcare: pay 95.4% less in Mashhad
Entertainment and Sports: pay 59.3% less in Mashhad
Clothing: pay 15.0% less in Mashhad

The cost of transportation and restaurants in Mashhad are more expensive than in Beijing. Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, groceries, housing, and clothing are lower in Mashhad.

Mashhad vs. Beijing Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Mashhad instead of Beijing, you would:

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pay 3.6% more for restaurants

	Beijing	Mashhad
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$4.21 CN¥28.50	$3.00 IRR4M	-28.7%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$4.91 CN¥33.25	$5.00 IRR7M	+1.9%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.48 CN¥3.25	$0.44 IRR600K	-9.0%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.31 CN¥2.08	$0.46 IRR634K	+50.1%
Average			+3.6%

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pay 54.3% less for groceries

	Beijing	Mashhad
Bread 1 loaf	$1.71 CN¥11.56	$0.26 IRR358K	-84.8%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$7.47 CN¥50.61	$1.10 IRR2M	-85.3%
Milk (1 gallon)	$6.64 CN¥45.01	$2.09 IRR3M	-68.5%
Eggs 1 dozen	$1.78 CN¥12.04	$1.01 IRR1M	-43.1%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$1.53 CN¥10.38	$1.11 IRR2M	-27.3%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.98 CN¥6.66	$0.39 IRR530K	-60.8%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.77 CN¥5.21	$0.57 IRR780K	-26.3%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.80 CN¥5.42	$0.35 IRR478K	-56.6%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.60 CN¥4.08	$0.26 IRR353K	-57.3%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.35 CN¥2.36	$0.21 IRR290K	-39.6%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.41 CN¥2.80	$0.22 IRR299K	-47.2%
Average			-54.3%

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pay 27.2% more for transportation

	Beijing	Mashhad
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.21 CN¥28.54	$3.03 IRR4M	-28.1%
Monthly public transit pass	$31.54 CN¥213.76	$4.35 IRR6M	-86.2%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$18,225.66 CN¥124K	$60,000.00 IRR83B	+229.2%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$4.63 CN¥31.35	$4.35 IRR6M	-6.0%
Average			+27.2%

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pay 50.3% less for housing

	Beijing	Mashhad
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$12.93 CN¥87.63	$15.70 IRR22M	+21.4%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$935.23 CN¥6,337.52	$211.67 IRR291M	-77.4%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$504.41 CN¥3,418.06	$141.67 IRR195M	-71.9%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$39.27 CN¥266.08	$10.52 IRR14M	-73.2%
Average			-50.3%

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pay 95.4% less for childcare

	Beijing	Mashhad
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$710.76 CN¥4,816.42	$45.83 IRR63M	-93.6%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$23,242.73 CN¥158K	$624.00 IRR858M	-97.3%
Average			-95.4%

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pay 59.3% less for entertainment and sports

	Beijing	Mashhad
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.12 CN¥7.60	$0.50 IRR688K	-55.4%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.90 CN¥19.67	$1.06 IRR1M	-63.6%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$4.21 CN¥28.50	$2.70 IRR4M	-35.8%
Monthly membership at local gym	$57.84 CN¥391.92	$20.00 IRR28M	-65.4%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$8.41 CN¥57.00	$2.00 IRR3M	-76.2%
Average			-59.3%

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pay 15.0% less for clothing

	Beijing	Mashhad
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$62.30 CN¥422.17	$21.00 IRR29M	-66.3%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$36.37 CN¥246.48	$39.75 IRR55M	+9.3%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$81.74 CN¥553.91	$94.00 IRR129M	+15.0%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$105.53 CN¥715.12	$86.67 IRR119M	-17.9%
Average			-15.0%

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