- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Argentina
- Shiraz
- Buenos Aires
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Shiraz (Iran) and Buenos Aires (Argentina)
| Food | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shiraz (Iran) is 63% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ﷼ 50,000 (ARS $10.75) | ARS $53 | 80% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 37,500 (ARS $8.06) | ARS $43 | 81% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ﷼ 46,667 (ARS $10.03) | ARS $21 | 53% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 13,667 (ARS $2.94) | ARS $6.00 | 51% |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 28,000 (ARS $6.02) | ARS $11.99 | 50% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 13,500 (ARS $2.90) | ARS $10.55 | 72% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 55,000 (ARS $11.82) | ARS $29 | 59% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 17,500 (ARS $3.76) | ARS $11.05 | 66% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 8,667 (ARS $1.86) | ARS $10.58 | 82% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 43,000 (ARS $9.24) | ARS $7.34 | 26% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 200,000 (ARS $43) | ARS $38 | 14% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 15,333 (ARS $3.30) | ARS $12.41 | 73% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 6,667 (ARS $1.43) | ARS $7.11 | 80% |
| Housing | 57% | ||
| Housing in Shiraz (Iran) is 57% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ﷼ 7,750,000 (ARS $1,666) | ARS $4,826 | 65% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 1,666,670 (ARS $358) | ARS $481 | 26% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ﷼ 475,000 (ARS $102) | ARS $174 | 41% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 25,000,000 (ARS $5,375) | ARS $5,699 | 6% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ﷼ 4,000,000 (ARS $860) | ARS $990 | 13% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 50,000 (ARS $10.75) | ARS $38 | 72% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 20,000 (ARS $4.30) | ARS $26 | 84% |
| Clothes | 58% | ||
| Clothes in Shiraz (Iran) is 58% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ﷼ 900,000 (ARS $193) | ARS $539 | 64% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ﷼ 750,000 (ARS $161) | ARS $362 | 55% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ﷼ 1,500,000 (ARS $322) | ARS $568 | 43% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ﷼ 466,667 (ARS $100) | ARS $514 | 80% |
| Transportation | 52% | ||
| Transportation in Shiraz (Iran) is 52% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 120,000,000 (ARS $25,798) | ARS $129,989 | 80% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 7,000 (ARS $1.50) | ARS $6.66 | 77% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 500,000 (ARS $107) | ARS $99 | 8% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 65,357 (ARS $14.05) | ARS $42 | 67% |
| Personal Care | 72% | ||
| Personal Care in Shiraz (Iran) is 72% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ﷼ 45,000 (ARS $9.67) | ARS $35 | 72% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 15,000 (ARS $3.22) | ARS $30 | 89% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 40,000 (ARS $8.60) | ARS $14.35 | 40% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 25,000 (ARS $5.37) | ARS $24 | 78% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 16,000 (ARS $3.44) | ARS $17.18 | 80% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 7,000 (ARS $1.50) | ARS $12.98 | 88% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 53,333 (ARS $11.47) | ARS $55 | 79% |
| Entertainment | 66% | ||
| Entertainment in Shiraz (Iran) is 66% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 90,000 (ARS $19.35) | ARS $155 | 88% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 56,667 (ARS $12.18) | ARS $75 | 84% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 233,333 (ARS $50) | ARS $443 | 89% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ﷼ 400,000 (ARS $86) | ARS $318 | 73% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 250,000 (ARS $54) | ARS $40 | 33% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 10,000 (ARS $2.15) | ARS $17.82 | 88% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ﷼ 80,000 (ARS $17.20) | ARS $25 | 32% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 4,000,000 (ARS $860) | ARS $1,222 | 30% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 1,150 (ARS $0.25) | ARS $2.27 | 89% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ﷼ 366,667 (ARS $79) | ARS $271 | 71% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ﷼ 27,500 (ARS $5.91) | ARS $9.47 | 38% |
| TOTAL | 60% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,806 prices entered by 1,237 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2013.
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Cost of living in Shiraz (Iran) is 60% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
ARS $15,625
in Buenos Aires
you would need to make just about ARS $6,193
(﷼ 28,806,328)
in Shiraz.