- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Iran
- Adelaide
- Abadan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Adelaide, Australia compared to Abadan, Iran

Currency:
Food | + 204% | |||
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Food in Adelaide (Australia) is 204% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (﷼ 543,338) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 262% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$10 (﷼ 325,405) | ﷼ 250,000 | + 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.18 (﷼ 165,398) | ﷼ 60,000 | + 176% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.56 (﷼ 49,812) | ﷼ 23,333 | + 113% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$4.38 (﷼ 139,989) | ﷼ 41,333 | + 239% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.29 (﷼ 169,074) | ﷼ 30,000 | + 464% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$4.77 (﷼ 152,454) | ﷼ 93,333 | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.26 (﷼ 136,154) | ﷼ 35,000 | + 289% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$5.56 (﷼ 177,703) | ﷼ 31,667 | + 461% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.58 (﷼ 178,343) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$15 (﷼ 479,416) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.71 (﷼ 118,529) | ﷼ 27,870 | + 325% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.01 (﷼ 96,203) | ﷼ 14,719 | + 554% | |
Housing | + 112% | |||
Housing in Adelaide (Australia) is 112% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,563 (﷼ 81,903,995) | ﷼ 22,897,900 | + 258% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,656 (﷼ 52,915,334) | ﷼ 9,947,130 | + 432% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$264 (﷼ 8,432,920) | ﷼ 3,603,310 | + 134% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,421 (﷼ 45,406,088) | ﷼ 38,099,200 | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,042 (﷼ 33,291,256) | ﷼ 10,793,400 | + 208% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$132 (﷼ 4,216,460) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 322% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$67 (﷼ 2,129,244) | ﷼ 1,905,730 | + 12% | |
40” flat screen TV | AU$1,162 (﷼ 37,129,457) | ﷼ 33,829,500 | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$238 (﷼ 7,612,927) | ﷼ 10,449,500 | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$16 (﷼ 515,305) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 244% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$27 (﷼ 869,037) | ﷼ 154,583 | + 462% | |
Clothes | + 48% | |||
Clothes in Adelaide (Australia) is 48% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$104 (﷼ 3,323,948) | ﷼ 2,454,550 | + 35% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$77 (﷼ 2,450,453) | ﷼ 1,580,860 | + 55% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$150 (﷼ 4,793,836) | ﷼ 3,489,490 | + 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$132 (﷼ 4,208,310) | ﷼ 2,997,220 | + 40% | |
Transportation | + 340% | |||
Transportation in Adelaide (Australia) is 340% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$25,495 (﷼ 814,846,663) | ﷼ 562,945,000 | + 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.54 (﷼ 49,220) | ﷼ 9,801 | + 402% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$128 (﷼ 4,091,013) | ﷼ 283,333 | + 1344% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (﷼ 661,421) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 128% | |||
Personal Care in Adelaide (Australia) is 128% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (﷼ 290,186) | ﷼ 71,667 | + 305% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$16 (﷼ 515,682) | ﷼ 110,000 | + 369% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$49 (﷼ 1,562,419) | ﷼ 153,967 | + 915% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$7 (﷼ 231,787) | ﷼ 200,000 | + 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.30 (﷼ 169,252) | ﷼ 91,667 | + 85% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (﷼ 199,136) | ﷼ 177,155 | + 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.94 (﷼ 94,087) | ﷼ 96,667 | - 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.25 (﷼ 135,854) | ﷼ 64,049 | + 112% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (﷼ 869,129) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 479% | |
Entertainment | + 256% | |||
Entertainment in Adelaide (Australia) is 256% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$50 (﷼ 1,587,035) | ﷼ 368,227 | + 331% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$36 (﷼ 1,150,597) | ﷼ 130,000 | + 785% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$195 (﷼ 6,246,210) | ﷼ 433,333 | + 1341% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$70 (﷼ 2,237,273) | ﷼ 717,668 | + 212% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (﷼ 570,978) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$3.74 (﷼ 119,534) | ﷼ 56,667 | + 111% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$6 (﷼ 199,756) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$552 (﷼ 17,639,680) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$1.02 (﷼ 32,600) | ﷼ 1,000 | + 3160% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$69 (﷼ 2,189,331) | ﷼ 651,615 | + 236% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$20 (﷼ 635,705) | ﷼ 93,333 | + 581% | |
TOTAL | + 179% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Adelaide (Australia) is 179% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 193,526,146
(AU$6,055)
in Adelaide
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 69,400,000
in Abadan.
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