Cost of living in Tangshan is 6% lower than in Tehran (without rent).
Rent in Tangshan is 8% cheaper than in Tehran.
Cost of living including rent in Tangshan is 7% lower than in Tehran.
Food in Tangshan is 5% cheaper than in Tehran.
Transport in Tangshan is 77% more expensive than in Tehran.
| Tangshan | Tehran | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Tangshan | Tehran | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.88 $ | 4.29 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 28.5 $ | 25 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.56 $ | 5.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.14 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.59 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.43 $ | 0.51 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.94 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.44 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.73 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.7 $ | 4.12 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.38 $ | 4.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.07 $ | 0.99 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.96 $ | 0.9 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.82 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.04 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 $ | 0.16 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.17 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.33 $ | 1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.89 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.54 $ | 2.52 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.35 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 21.5 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.19 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.81 $ | 2.91 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 49.5 $ | 120 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.64 $ | 19.9 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4 $ | 4.63 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.19 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.67 $ | 1.49 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
34.3 $ | 10 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
52.8 $ | 15.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
13.4 $ | 6.91 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 241 $ | 306 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 544 $ | 688 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 412 $ | 447 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 760 $ | 1,007 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 7,508 $ | 2,380 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,223 $ | 1,515 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 865 $ | 266 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.09 % | 24.58 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34.8 $ | 19 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.55 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Haircut | 5.02 $ | 33.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 85.2 $ | 135 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 65.1 $ | 35.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 784 $ | 124 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 23,688 $ | 1,838 $ |