- Cost of Living
- Iran
- United States
- Ahvaz
- Atlanta
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Ahvaz (Iran) and Atlanta (United States)
| Food | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ahvaz (Iran) is 80% cheaper than in Atlanta (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ﷼ 100,000 ($2.60) | $13.73 | 81% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 60,000 ($1.56) | $5.90 | 74% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ﷼ 35,000 ($0.91) | $4.10 | 78% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 10,000 ($0.26) | $2.42 | 89% |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 36,000 ($0.94) | $2.35 | 60% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 10,000 ($0.26) | $4.14 | 94% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 18,000 ($0.47) | $5.23 | 91% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 20,000 ($0.52) | $3.44 | 85% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 10,000 ($0.26) | $3.78 | 93% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 50,000 ($1.30) | $2.24 | 42% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 100,000 ($2.60) | $12.62 | 79% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 15,000 ($0.39) | $1.69 | 77% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 10,000 ($0.26) | $2.20 | 88% |
| Housing | |||
| Housing in Ahvaz (Iran) is in Atlanta (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | - | $1,262 | - |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $178 | - |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | - | $46 | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $536 | - |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | $108 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $9.34 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $30 | - |
| Clothes | |||
| Clothes in Ahvaz (Iran) is in Atlanta (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | - | $42 | - |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | - | $38 | - |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | - | $73 | - |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | - | $82 | - |
| Transportation | |||
| Transportation in Ahvaz (Iran) is in Atlanta (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $23,039 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.95 | - |
| monthly ticket public transport | - | $77 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | $20 | - |
| Personal Care | |||
| Personal Care in Ahvaz (Iran) is in Atlanta (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | - | $9.99 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $6.56 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.18 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.42 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.24 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.98 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $19.38 | - |
| Entertainment | |||
| Entertainment in Ahvaz (Iran) is in Atlanta (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $38 | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $21 | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $171 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | - | $87 | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $9.26 | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.11 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | - | $4.68 | - |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | $126 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.74 | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | - | $38 | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | - | $5.24 | - |
| TOTAL | 80% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,359 prices entered by 304 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2013.
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Cost of living in Ahvaz (Iran) is 80% cheaper than in Atlanta (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,125
in Atlanta
you would need to make just about $633
(﷼ 24,375,497)
in Ahvaz.