- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Spain
- Kermanshah
- Elx
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Kermanshah (Iran) and Elx (Spain)
| Food | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kermanshah (Iran) is 65% cheaper than in Elx (Spain) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ﷼ 68,000 (€1.37) | €9 | 85% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 38,000 (€0.77) | €5.67 | 86% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ﷼ 45,000 (€0.91) | €3.75 | 76% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 11,000 (€0.22) | €0.60 | 63% |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 35,000 (€0.71) | €1.60 | 56% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 12,500 (€0.25) | €1.50 | 83% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13,000 (€0.26) | €3 | 91% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 20,000 (€0.40) | €1 | 60% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 16,000 (€0.32) | €1.40 | 77% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 70,000 (€1.41) | €0.60 | 135% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 420,000 (€8.47) | €8 | 6% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 16,000 (€0.32) | - | - |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 8,000 (€0.16) | €0.90 | 82% |
| Housing | 66% | ||
| Housing in Kermanshah (Iran) is 66% cheaper than in Elx (Spain) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ﷼ 6,850,000 (€138) | €500 | 72% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 850,000 (€17.14) | €100 | 83% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ﷼ 1,200,000 (€24) | €35 | 31% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 12,000,000 (€242) | €500 | 52% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | €70 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 12,000 (€0.24) | €3.50 | 93% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 50,000 (€1.01) | €8.50 | 88% |
| Clothes | 76% | ||
| Clothes in Kermanshah (Iran) is 76% cheaper than in Elx (Spain) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ﷼ 850,000 (€17.14) | €90 | 81% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ﷼ 250,000 (€5.04) | €20 | 75% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ﷼ 900,000 (€18.15) | €45 | 60% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ﷼ 550,000 (€11.09) | €50 | 78% |
| Transportation | 56% | ||
| Transportation in Kermanshah (Iran) is 56% cheaper than in Elx (Spain) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 285,000,000 (€5,746) | €25,725 | 78% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 7,000 (€0.14) | €1.40 | 90% |
| monthly ticket public transport | - | €27 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | 4% | ||
| Personal Care in Kermanshah (Iran) is 4% cheaper than in Elx (Spain) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | - | €5 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €5 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 50,000 (€1.01) | €0.60 | 68% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 60,000 (€1.21) | €1 | 21% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 46,000 (€0.93) | €0.30 | 209% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 29,000 (€0.58) | €1.50 | 61% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 50,000 (€1.01) | €11 | 91% |
| Entertainment | 68% | ||
| Entertainment in Kermanshah (Iran) is 68% cheaper than in Elx (Spain) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 90,000 (€1.81) | €25 | 93% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 40,000 (€0.81) | €13.33 | 94% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €70 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ﷼ 300,000 (€6.05) | €55 | 89% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 65,000 (€1.31) | €6.50 | 80% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 30,000 (€0.60) | €1.25 | 52% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ﷼ 70,000 (€1.41) | €2 | 29% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 2,200,000 (€44) | €129 | 66% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 1,700 (€0.03) | €0.18 | 81% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | - | €35 | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ﷼ 45,000 (€0.91) | €4.50 | 80% |
| TOTAL | 62% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 109 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,500
in Elx
you would need to make just about €962
(﷼ 47,691,548)
in Kermanshah.