- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Iran
- Cologne
- Abadan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cologne, Germany compared to Abadan, Iran

Currency:
Food | + 158% | |||
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Food in Cologne (Germany) is 158% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (﷼ 468,343) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 212% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (﷼ 389,116) | ﷼ 250,000 | + 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.37 (﷼ 175,612) | ﷼ 60,000 | + 193% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.84 (﷼ 43,626) | ﷼ 23,333 | + 87% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.85 (﷼ 96,270) | ﷼ 41,333 | + 133% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.97 (﷼ 154,453) | ﷼ 30,000 | + 415% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.41 (﷼ 229,251) | ﷼ 93,333 | + 146% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 (﷼ 109,206) | ﷼ 35,000 | + 212% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (﷼ 85,446) | ﷼ 31,667 | + 170% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (﷼ 43,712) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.75 (﷼ 247,181) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.74 (﷼ 90,529) | ﷼ 27,870 | + 225% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 (﷼ 70,696) | ﷼ 14,719 | + 380% | |
Housing | + 67% | |||
Housing in Cologne (Germany) is 67% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,322 (﷼ 68,805,812) | ﷼ 22,897,900 | + 200% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €906 (﷼ 47,159,525) | ﷼ 9,947,130 | + 374% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €171 (﷼ 8,895,236) | ﷼ 3,603,310 | + 147% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €591 (﷼ 30,742,546) | ﷼ 38,099,200 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €436 (﷼ 22,665,713) | ﷼ 10,793,400 | + 110% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €102 (﷼ 5,311,372) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 431% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 (﷼ 1,067,447) | ﷼ 1,905,730 | - 44% | |
40” flat screen TV | €454 (﷼ 23,644,030) | ﷼ 33,829,500 | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (﷼ 4,482,426) | ﷼ 10,449,500 | - 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.93 (﷼ 204,321) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (﷼ 877,492) | ﷼ 154,583 | + 468% | |
Clothes | + 81% | |||
Clothes in Cologne (Germany) is 81% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (﷼ 4,622,544) | ﷼ 2,454,550 | + 88% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €57 (﷼ 2,955,764) | ﷼ 1,580,860 | + 87% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (﷼ 5,324,174) | ﷼ 3,489,490 | + 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (﷼ 4,978,365) | ﷼ 2,997,220 | + 66% | |
Transportation | + 405% | |||
Transportation in Cologne (Germany) is 405% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,500 (﷼ 962,704,792) | ﷼ 562,945,000 | + 71% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (﷼ 68,393) | ﷼ 9,801 | + 598% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €88 (﷼ 4,553,333) | ﷼ 283,333 | + 1507% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (﷼ 1,042,614) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 117% | |||
Personal Care in Cologne (Germany) is 117% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (﷼ 385,901) | ﷼ 71,667 | + 438% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (﷼ 492,561) | ﷼ 110,000 | + 348% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €43 (﷼ 2,259,411) | ﷼ 153,967 | + 1367% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.18 (﷼ 165,359) | ﷼ 200,000 | - 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.56 (﷼ 81,187) | ﷼ 91,667 | - 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.90 (﷼ 98,616) | ﷼ 177,155 | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.41 (﷼ 73,528) | ﷼ 96,667 | - 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.36 (﷼ 70,837) | ﷼ 64,049 | + 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (﷼ 1,022,726) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 582% | |
Entertainment | + 145% | |||
Entertainment in Cologne (Germany) is 145% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (﷼ 1,586,995) | ﷼ 368,227 | + 331% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (﷼ 884,648) | ﷼ 130,000 | + 580% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (﷼ 4,700,773) | ﷼ 433,333 | + 985% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (﷼ 2,913,030) | ﷼ 717,668 | + 306% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (﷼ 416,665) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.44 (﷼ 126,973) | ﷼ 56,667 | + 124% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (﷼ 156,114) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €513 (﷼ 26,671,502) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (﷼ 5,204) | ﷼ 1,000 | + 420% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (﷼ 1,626,191) | ﷼ 651,615 | + 150% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.35 (﷼ 278,404) | ﷼ 93,333 | + 198% | |
TOTAL | + 151% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Cologne (Germany) is 151% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 155,342,372
(€2,985)
in Cologne
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 61,900,000
in Abadan.
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