Cost of living in Mahabad, Iran vs Aalborg, Denmark

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Food | - 68% | |||
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Food in Mahabad (Iran) is 68% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 200,000 (kr29) | kr136 | - 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 380,000 (kr55) | kr67 | - 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 50,000 (kr7) | kr29 | - 75% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 25,000 (kr3.64) | kr8 | - 54% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 36,000 (kr5.24) | kr26 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 13,000 (kr1.89) | kr22 | - 91% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 40,000 (kr5.82) | kr63 | - 91% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 35,000 (kr5.09) | kr18 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 13,000 (kr1.89) | kr10 | - 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | kr11 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | kr79 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 30,000 (kr4.37) | kr19 | - 77% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 10,000 (kr1.46) | kr11 | - 87% | |
Housing | - 26% | |||
Housing in Mahabad (Iran) is 26% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 30,000,000 (kr4,365) | kr8,536 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 20,000,000 (kr2,910) | kr5,788 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 25,000,000 (kr3,638) | kr1,220 | + 198% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 18,000,000 (kr2,619) | kr5,337 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 10,000,000 (kr1,455) | kr3,926 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 13,000,000 (kr1,892) | kr1,589 | + 19% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 150,000 (kr22) | kr188 | - 88% | |
40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 23,000,000 (kr3,347) | kr3,570 | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12,000,000 (kr1,746) | kr710 | + 146% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 50,000 (kr7) | kr57 | - 87% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 300,000 (kr44) | kr154 | - 72% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Mahabad (Iran) is 18% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 3,000,000 (kr437) | kr786 | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,000,000 (kr291) | kr244 | + 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,000,000 (kr582) | kr727 | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 5,000,000 (kr728) | kr1,206 | - 40% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Mahabad (Iran) is 38% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,200,000,000 (kr174,608) | kr301,099 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,000 (kr1.46) | kr10 | - 86% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | kr386 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | kr255 | - | |
Personal Care | - 45% | |||
Personal Care in Mahabad (Iran) is 45% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | kr58 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | kr73 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 350,000 (kr51) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 25,000 (kr3.64) | kr58 | - 94% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 25,000 (kr3.64) | kr28 | - 87% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 100,000 (kr15) | kr29 | - 50% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 55,000 (kr8) | kr13 | - 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 60,000 (kr9) | kr16 | - 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 200,000 (kr29) | kr176 | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 51% | |||
Entertainment in Mahabad (Iran) is 51% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 450,000 (kr65) | kr344 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 200,000 (kr29) | kr191 | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 400,000 (kr58) | kr475 | - 88% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 950,000 (kr138) | kr616 | - 78% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | kr77 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | kr41 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | kr33 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 30,000,000 (kr4,365) | kr3,258 | + 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | kr0.93 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 450,000 (kr65) | kr230 | - 72% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 100,000 (kr15) | kr42 | - 66% | |
TOTAL | - 43% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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