Cost of living comparison

Iran

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China

Changchun vs. Karaj Cost of Living Summary

Changchun is 62.2% more expensive than Karaj.

Restaurants: pay 16.2% less in Changchun
Groceries: pay 2.4 times more in Changchun
Transportation: pay 2.5 times more in Changchun
Housing: pay 5.7% less in Changchun
Childcare: pay 11.5 times more in Changchun
Entertainment and Sports: pay 2.6 times more in Changchun
Clothing: pay 27.9% more in Changchun

The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, transportation, groceries, and clothing in Changchun are more expensive than in Karaj. Expenses including restaurants and housing are lower in Changchun. Notably, childcare, entertainment and sports, and transportation are significantly more expensive in Changchun.

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Changchun vs. Karaj Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Changchun instead of Karaj, you would:

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pay 16.2% less for restaurants

	Karaj	Changchun
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$3.75 IRR5M	$2.98 CN¥19.96	-20.5%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$4.00 IRR5M	$5.22 CN¥34.93	+30.5%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.45 IRR623K	$0.48 CN¥3.24	+6.9%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.69 IRR2M	$0.30 CN¥2.00	-82.4%
Average			-16.2%

Karaj vs. Changchun - Cost of restaurants

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pay 2.4 times more for groceries

	Karaj	Changchun
Bread 1 loaf	$0.50 IRR686K	$1.19 CN¥7.98	+138.9%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$2.21 IRR3M	$17.15 CN¥114.76	+675.4%
Milk (1 gallon)	$2.53 IRR3M	$7.34 CN¥49.11	+190.5%
Eggs 1 dozen	$1.05 IRR1M	$1.79 CN¥11.98	+70.5%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$1.53 IRR2M	$2.64 CN¥17.65	+72.5%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.40 IRR550K	$0.79 CN¥5.28	+97.3%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.78 IRR1M	$0.68 CN¥4.53	-13.8%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.34 IRR471K	$0.81 CN¥5.43	+137.0%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.22 IRR301K	$0.88 CN¥5.88	+301.7%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.20 IRR274K	$0.41 CN¥2.72	+103.6%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.21 IRR284K	??
Average			+135.4%

Karaj vs. Changchun - Cost of groceries

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pay 2.5 times more for transportation

	Karaj	Changchun
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$0.34 IRR462K	$4.79 CN¥32.02	+1323.6%
Monthly public transit pass	$13.00 IRR18M	??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$50,000.00 IRR69B	$19,374.76 CN¥130K	-61.3%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$2.70 IRR4M	$3.58 CN¥23.95	+32.6%
Average			+145.4%

Karaj vs. Changchun - Cost of transportation

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pay 5.7% less for housing

	Karaj	Changchun
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$3.70 IRR5M	$14.92 CN¥99.79	+303.1%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$292.57 IRR402M	$216.27 CN¥1,447.02	-26.1%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$489.49 IRR673M	$248.59 CN¥1,663.24	-49.2%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$9.95 IRR14M	$57.56 CN¥385.14	+478.4%
Average			-5.7%

Karaj vs. Changchun - Cost of housing

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pay 11.5 times more for childcare

	Karaj	Changchun
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$107.76 IRR148M	$546.89 CN¥3,659.12	+407.5%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$827.70 IRR1B	$21,626.94 CN¥145K	+2512.9%
Average			+1051.5%

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pay 2.6 times more for entertainment and sports

	Karaj	Changchun
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$0.50 IRR687K	$1.19 CN¥7.98	+138.6%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$1.08 IRR1M	$2.44 CN¥16.30	+125.9%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.50 IRR3M	$3.73 CN¥24.95	+49.2%
Monthly membership at local gym	$22.73 IRR31M	$37.70 CN¥252.26	+65.9%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$1.09 IRR2M	$6.71 CN¥44.91	+514.4%
Average			+160.5%

Karaj vs. Changchun - Cost of entertainment and sports

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pay 27.9% more for clothing

	Karaj	Changchun
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$25.00 IRR34M	$74.58 CN¥498.97	+198.3%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$28.33 IRR39M	$44.75 CN¥299.38	+57.9%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$97.31 IRR134M	$59.66 CN¥399.18	-38.7%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$75.17 IRR103M	$69.60 CN¥465.71	-7.4%
Average			+27.9%

Karaj vs. Changchun - Cost of clothing

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