Cost of living in Mashhad (Iran) is 26% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mashhad (Iran) is 8% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Mashhad | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 625,535 (kr102) | kr131 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 399,694 (kr65) | kr77 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 214,408 (kr35) | kr38 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 26,697 (kr4.35) | kr11 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 127,904 (kr21) | kr29 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 170,725 (kr28) | kr21 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 264,669 (kr43) | kr40 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 241,816 (kr39) | kr17 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 123,629 (kr20) | kr11 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | kr8 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | kr72 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 49,643 (kr8) | kr21 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 83,274 (kr14) | kr13 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Mashhad (Iran) is 6% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mashhad | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 90,935,900 (kr14,801) | kr11,583 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 100,000,000 (kr16,277) | kr9,449 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 3,020,780 (kr492) | kr848 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 18,651,400 (kr3,036) | kr8,388 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 39,769,700 (kr6,473) | kr6,707 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 6,383,950 (kr1,039) | kr587 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 3,934,950 (kr640) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 41,200,700 (kr6,706) | kr2,600 | + 158% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 16,755,500 (kr2,727) | kr552 | + 394% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 502,200 (kr82) | kr61 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 540,830 (kr88) | kr131 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Mashhad (Iran) is 14% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Mashhad | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,689,170 (kr275) | kr736 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,292,820 (kr373) | kr300 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 5,085,990 (kr828) | kr906 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,238,320 (kr527) | kr1,028 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Mashhad (Iran) is 62% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Mashhad | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 950,650,000 (kr154,734) | kr286,083 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,741 (kr1.75) | kr14 | - 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 1,241,460 (kr202) | kr613 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | kr320 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Mashhad (Iran) is about the same as in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Mashhad | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 189,584 (kr31) | kr35 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 490,160 (kr80) | kr82 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | kr500 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 111,603 (kr18) | kr37 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 175,545 (kr29) | kr19 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 183,884 (kr30) | kr18 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 75,409 (kr12) | kr11 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 102,095 (kr17) | kr16 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 242,982 (kr40) | kr217 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Mashhad (Iran) is 32% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Mashhad | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 576,819 (kr94) | kr369 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 240,000 (kr39) | kr219 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | kr698 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,064,330 (kr173) | kr637 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | kr86 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 114,576 (kr19) | kr48 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | kr47 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 36,220,000 (kr5,895) | kr3,682 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 7,000 (kr1.14) | kr0.94 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,568,050 (kr255) | kr196 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 131,347 (kr21) | kr50 | - 57% | |
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TOTAL | - 26% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 46 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
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