- Cost of Living
- Iran
- United States
- Hamadan
- New York City
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Hamadan (Iran) and New York City (United States)
| Food | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hamadan (Iran) is 87% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ﷼ 100,000 ($2.60) | $14.51 | 82% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 70,000 ($1.82) | $7.56 | 76% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ﷼ 23,000 ($0.60) | $5.30 | 89% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 12,500 ($0.32) | $2.78 | 88% |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 30,000 ($0.78) | $3.50 | 78% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 20,500 ($0.53) | $5.15 | 90% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13,000 ($0.34) | $6.55 | 95% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 16,500 ($0.43) | $4.45 | 90% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 9,250 ($0.24) | $4.70 | 95% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 6,000 ($0.16) | $2.65 | 94% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 13,000 ($0.34) | $17.12 | 98% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 26,000 ($0.68) | $2.35 | 71% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 7,000 ($0.18) | $2.94 | 94% |
| Housing | 93% | ||
| Housing in Hamadan (Iran) is 93% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ﷼ 8,666,670 ($225) | $3,695 | 94% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 650,000 ($16.88) | $162 | 90% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ﷼ 300,000 ($7.79) | $53 | 85% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 8,000,000 ($208) | $779 | 73% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ﷼ 3,500,000 ($91) | $161 | 44% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 40,000 ($1.04) | $12.25 | 92% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 65,000 ($1.69) | $23 | 93% |
| Clothes | 34% | ||
| Clothes in Hamadan (Iran) is 34% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | - | $59 | - |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ﷼ 825,000 ($21) | $40 | 47% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | - | $92 | - |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ﷼ 625,000 ($16.23) | $118 | 86% |
| Transportation | 84% | ||
| Transportation in Hamadan (Iran) is 84% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 585,000,000 ($15,195) | $27,674 | 45% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 5,500 ($0.14) | $1.06 | 86% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 206,667 ($5.37) | $107 | 95% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | $16.78 | - |
| Personal Care | 81% | ||
| Personal Care in Hamadan (Iran) is 81% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ﷼ 15,000 ($0.39) | $13.24 | 97% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 40,000 ($1.04) | $8.07 | 87% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $4.92 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 16,500 ($0.43) | $5.78 | 93% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 20,000 ($0.52) | $4.29 | 88% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 15,000 ($0.39) | $4.28 | 91% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 50,000 ($1.30) | $30 | 96% |
| Entertainment | 90% | ||
| Entertainment in Hamadan (Iran) is 90% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 160,000 ($4.16) | $51 | 92% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 45,000 ($1.17) | $26 | 96% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 185,000 ($4.81) | $301 | 98% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ﷼ 175,000 ($4.55) | $115 | 96% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 15,000 ($0.39) | $13.95 | 97% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 35,000 ($0.91) | $4.46 | 80% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ﷼ 6,000 ($0.16) | $6.19 | 97% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 2,170,000 ($56) | $157 | 64% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 500 ($0.01) | $0.34 | 96% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ﷼ 250,000 ($6.49) | $98 | 93% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | - | $12.37 | - |
| TOTAL | 88% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 8,231 prices entered by 845 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2013.
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Cost of living in Hamadan (Iran) is 88% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$15,625
in New York City
you would need to make just about $1,945
(﷼ 74,886,402)
in Hamadan.