- Cost of Living
- India
- Iran
- Jaipur
- Abadan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jaipur, India compared to Abadan, Iran

Currency:
Food | + 27% | |||
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Food in Jaipur (India) is 27% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨581 (﷼ 367,413) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 145% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨229 (﷼ 144,825) | ﷼ 250,000 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨154 (﷼ 97,159) | ﷼ 60,000 | + 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨48 (﷼ 30,174) | ﷼ 23,333 | + 29% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨73 (﷼ 46,225) | ﷼ 41,333 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨70 (﷼ 44,243) | ﷼ 30,000 | + 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨134 (﷼ 84,872) | ﷼ 93,333 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨84 (﷼ 53,143) | ﷼ 35,000 | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨22 (﷼ 13,643) | ﷼ 31,667 | - 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨96 (﷼ 60,367) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨486 (﷼ 306,868) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨73 (﷼ 46,075) | ﷼ 27,870 | + 65% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨27 (﷼ 17,050) | ﷼ 14,719 | + 16% | |
Housing | - 47% | |||
Housing in Jaipur (India) is 47% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨18,029 (﷼ 11,395,323) | ﷼ 22,897,900 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨13,525 (﷼ 8,548,657) | ﷼ 9,947,130 | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,012 (﷼ 1,903,997) | ﷼ 3,603,310 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨12,250 (﷼ 7,742,547) | ﷼ 38,099,200 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨8,018 (﷼ 5,067,861) | ﷼ 10,793,400 | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,072 (﷼ 1,309,900) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 31% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,312 (﷼ 829,173) | ﷼ 1,905,730 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨28,002 (﷼ 17,698,451) | ﷼ 33,829,500 | - 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,485 (﷼ 5,362,943) | ﷼ 10,449,500 | - 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨273 (﷼ 172,569) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨894 (﷼ 564,801) | ﷼ 154,583 | + 265% | |
Clothes | + 24% | |||
Clothes in Jaipur (India) is 24% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,042 (﷼ 1,922,983) | ﷼ 2,454,550 | - 22% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨3,991 (﷼ 2,522,275) | ﷼ 1,580,860 | + 60% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,845 (﷼ 2,430,237) | ﷼ 3,489,490 | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,561 (﷼ 2,250,547) | ﷼ 2,997,220 | - 25% | |
Transportation | + 51% | |||
Transportation in Jaipur (India) is 51% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨859,660 (﷼ 543,343,516) | ﷼ 562,945,000 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨70 (﷼ 44,460) | ﷼ 9,801 | + 354% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨877 (﷼ 554,325) | ﷼ 283,333 | + 96% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨229 (﷼ 144,539) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Jaipur (India) is 5% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨194 (﷼ 122,425) | ﷼ 71,667 | + 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨270 (﷼ 170,677) | ﷼ 110,000 | + 55% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ﷼ 153,967 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨443 (﷼ 279,761) | ﷼ 200,000 | + 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨168 (﷼ 106,072) | ﷼ 91,667 | + 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨197 (﷼ 124,223) | ﷼ 177,155 | - 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨94 (﷼ 59,128) | ﷼ 96,667 | - 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨75 (﷼ 47,549) | ﷼ 64,049 | - 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨268 (﷼ 169,086) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 13% | |
Entertainment | + 142% | |||
Entertainment in Jaipur (India) is 142% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,271 (﷼ 803,569) | ﷼ 368,227 | + 118% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨493 (﷼ 311,449) | ﷼ 130,000 | + 140% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,200 (﷼ 758,454) | ﷼ 433,333 | + 75% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,584 (﷼ 1,000,893) | ﷼ 717,668 | + 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨770 (﷼ 486,917) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨138 (﷼ 87,198) | ﷼ 56,667 | + 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨191 (﷼ 120,654) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨32,252 (﷼ 20,384,578) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨60 (﷼ 37,715) | ﷼ 1,000 | + 3672% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,478 (﷼ 934,257) | ﷼ 651,615 | + 43% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨178 (﷼ 112,617) | ﷼ 93,333 | + 21% | |
TOTAL | + 14% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jaipur (India) is 14% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 78,659,873
(₨124,453)
in Jaipur
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 68,700,000
in Abadan.
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