- Cost of Living
- Iran
- India
- Mashhad
- Ahmedabad
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Mashhad (Iran) and Ahmedabad (India)
| Food | 36% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mashhad (Iran) is 36% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ﷼ 79,250 (₨113) | ₨314 | 64% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 77,600 (₨110) | ₨236 | 53% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ﷼ 40,833 (₨58) | ₨104 | 44% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 12,800 (₨18.21) | ₨43 | 57% |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 27,333 (₨39) | ₨55 | 29% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 14,500 (₨21) | ₨21 | 1% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 44,500 (₨63) | ₨170 | 63% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 26,000 (₨37) | ₨114 | 68% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 14,000 (₨19.92) | ₨32 | 37% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | - | ₨119 | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 700,000 (₨996) | ₨729 | 37% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 46,000 (₨65) | ₨61 | 8% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 10,000 (₨14.23) | ₨23 | 37% |
| Housing | 21% | ||
| Housing in Mashhad (Iran) is 21% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ﷼ 11,625,000 (₨16,542) | ₨13,857 | 19% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 1,606,250 (₨2,286) | ₨2,214 | 3% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ﷼ 1,860,000 (₨2,647) | ₨707 | 274% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 15,750,000 (₨22,412) | ₨42,143 | 47% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ﷼ 5,500,000 (₨7,827) | ₨13,750 | 43% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 80,000 (₨114) | ₨412 | 72% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 35,000 (₨50) | ₨319 | 84% |
| Clothes | 47% | ||
| Clothes in Mashhad (Iran) is 47% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ﷼ 1,183,330 (₨1,684) | ₨1,600 | 5% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ﷼ 1,746,670 (₨2,486) | ₨1,317 | 89% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ﷼ 1,310,000 (₨1,864) | ₨2,386 | 22% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ﷼ 1,338,330 (₨1,904) | ₨2,071 | 8% |
| Transportation | 60% | ||
| Transportation in Mashhad (Iran) is 60% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 530,000,000 (₨754,190) | ₨1,337,500 | 44% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 7,000 (₨9.96) | ₨71 | 86% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 295,000 (₨420) | ₨1,214 | 65% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 50,193 (₨71) | ₨177 | 60% |
| Personal Care | 71% | ||
| Personal Care in Mashhad (Iran) is 71% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ﷼ 28,333 (₨40) | ₨202 | 80% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 70,000 (₨100) | ₨209 | 52% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 82,500 (₨117) | ₨255 | 54% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 56,250 (₨80) | ₨236 | 66% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 24,800 (₨35) | ₨274 | 87% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 23,333 (₨33) | ₨78 | 57% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 95,000 (₨135) | ₨325 | 58% |
| Entertainment | 55% | ||
| Entertainment in Mashhad (Iran) is 55% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 185,000 (₨263) | ₨470 | 44% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 47,500 (₨68) | ₨331 | 80% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 100,000 (₨142) | ₨617 | 77% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ﷼ 450,000 (₨640) | ₨1,579 | 59% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨197 | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 80,000 (₨114) | ₨187 | 39% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | - | ₨153 | - |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 2,500,000 (₨3,557) | ₨10,359 | 66% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 808 (₨1.15) | ₨1.17 | 1% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ﷼ 437,500 (₨623) | ₨2,814 | 78% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ﷼ 70,000 (₨100) | ₨118 | 16% |
| TOTAL | 36% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,068 prices entered by 87 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2013.
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Cost of living in Mashhad (Iran) is 36% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨62,500
in Ahmedabad
you would need to make just about ₨39,834
(﷼ 27,993,078)
in Mashhad.