- Cost of Living
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- Abu Ghraib
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Cost of living in Kerman, Iran compared to Abu Ghraib, Iraq

Currency:
Food | ||||
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Food in Kerman (Iran) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 110,233 (3,108 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 250,000 (7,048 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 184,615 (5,204 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 20,000 (564 Dinar) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 55,631 (1,568 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 33,385 (941 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 80,000 (2,255 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 40,000 (1,128 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 25,000 (705 Dinar) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 68,506 (1,931 Dinar) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 20,000 (564 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Kerman (Iran) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 8,000,000 (225,524 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 4,250,000 (119,810 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 4,000,000 (112,762 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 5,000,000 (140,952 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 3,500,000 (98,667 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 4,000,000 (112,762 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 1,000,000 (28,190 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 30,000,000 (845,714 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10,000,000 (281,905 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 50,000 (1,410 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 100,000 (2,819 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Kerman (Iran) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,000,000 (28,190 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 500,000 (14,095 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1,000,000 (28,190 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,000,000 (84,571 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 64% | |||
Transportation in Kerman (Iran) is 64% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,000,000,000 (28,190,476 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 9,494 (268 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 200,000 (5,638 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 94% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Kerman (Iran) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 100,000 (2,819 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 100,000 (2,819 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 250,000 (7,048 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 100,000 (2,819 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 125,000 (3,524 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 100,000 (2,819 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 100,000 (2,819 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 100,000 (2,819 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 100,000 (2,819 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Kerman (Iran) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 400,000 (11,276 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 300,000 (8,457 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 500,000 (14,095 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,000,000 (28,190 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 50,698 (1,429 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 20,000,000 (563,810 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 100,000 (2,819 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 64% |

These prices were last updated on January 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kerman (Iran) is 64% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
650,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 232,664 Dinar
(﷼ 8,253,273)
in Kerman.
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