- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Mexico
- Arak
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Arak, Iran compared to Acapulco, Mexico

Currency:
Food | - 33% | |||
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Food in Arak (Iran) is 33% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 250,000 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 58 | + 89% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 120,000 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 61 | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 40,000 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 38 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 26,000 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 12 | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 50,000 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 24 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 20,000 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 20 | - 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 30,000 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 14 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 32,500 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 27 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 29,000 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 18 | - 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 39 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 170 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 22,500 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 16 | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 8,750 (Mex$ 3.86) | Mex$ 33 | - 88% | |
Housing | + 1% | |||
Housing in Arak (Iran) is 1% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 17,000,000 (Mex$ 7,492) | Mex$ 13,767 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 6,750,000 (Mex$ 2,975) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 533,333 (Mex$ 235) | Mex$ 550 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,500,000 (Mex$ 1,543) | Mex$ 5,511 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,200,000 (Mex$ 529) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 95% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 550,000 (Mex$ 242) | Mex$ 500 | - 52% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 4,000,000 (Mex$ 1,763) | Mex$ 433 | + 307% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 17,000,000 (Mex$ 7,492) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 5,000,000 (Mex$ 2,204) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 100% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 100,000 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 60 | - 27% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Arak (Iran) is 18% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,850,000 (Mex$ 815) | Mex$ 350 | + 133% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 543,333 (Mex$ 239) | Mex$ 416 | - 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1,875,000 (Mex$ 826) | Mex$ 950 | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 600,000 (Mex$ 264) | Mex$ 550 | - 52% | |
Transportation | + 32% | |||
Transportation in Arak (Iran) is 32% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,500,000,000 (Mex$ 661,089) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 231% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 5,667 (Mex$ 2.50) | Mex$ 13 | - 80% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 180,000 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 255 | - 69% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Arak (Iran) is 1% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 75,000 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 63 | - 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 35 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 137,500 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 39 | + 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 105,000 (Mex$ 46) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 22 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 45,000 (Mex$ 20) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 65,000 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 118 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Arak (Iran) is 40% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 200,000 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 265 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 65,000 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 130 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 200 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 700,000 (Mex$ 309) | Mex$ 493 | - 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 62 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 50,000 (Mex$ 22) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 26 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 17,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 750 (Mex$ 0.33) | Mex$ 5.00 | - 93% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 450,000 (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 550 | - 64% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 36 | - | |
TOTAL | - 10% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Arak (Iran) is 10% cheaper than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Mex$ 39,000
in Acapulco
you would need to make just about Mex$ 35,154
(﷼ 79,764,105)
in Arak.
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