- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Yemen
- Mashhad
- Aden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mashhad, Iran compared to Aden, Yemen

Currency:
Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Mashhad (Iran) is 21% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 247,866 (1,475 ﷼) | 1,817 ﷼ | - 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 170,635 (1,015 ﷼) | 977 ﷼ | + 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 67,536 (402 ﷼) | 431 ﷼ | - 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 30,335 (180 ﷼) | 293 ﷼ | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 58,194 (346 ﷼) | 500 ﷼ | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 26,019 (155 ﷼) | 302 ﷼ | - 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 86,195 (513 ﷼) | 647 ﷼ | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 38,723 (230 ﷼) | 545 ﷼ | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 16,719 (99 ﷼) | 344 ﷼ | - 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 36,617 (218 ﷼) | 238 ﷼ | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 27,587 (164 ﷼) | 171 ﷼ | - 4% | |
Housing | - 17% | |||
Housing in Mashhad (Iran) is 17% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 26,064,300 (155,083 ﷼) | 90,000 ﷼ | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 14,564,400 (86,658 ﷼) | 63,333 ﷼ | + 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 2,214,850 (13,178 ﷼) | 7,667 ﷼ | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 16,688,600 (99,297 ﷼) | 72,927 ﷼ | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 10,029,200 (59,674 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | + 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 3,301,760 (19,645 ﷼) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 409,105 (2,434 ﷼) | 19,836 ﷼ | - 88% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 20,623,600 (122,710 ﷼) | 173,465 ﷼ | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 9,308,730 (55,387 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | + 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 114,606 (682 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | + 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 351,271 (2,090 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 457% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Mashhad (Iran) is 14% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,464,980 (8,717 ﷼) | 6,056 ﷼ | + 44% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,936,180 (11,520 ﷼) | 17,000 ﷼ | - 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3,379,130 (20,106 ﷼) | 7,317 ﷼ | + 175% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,997,760 (17,837 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 103% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Mashhad (Iran) is 41% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 880,390,000 (5,238,321 ﷼) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,285 (61 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | - 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 297,725 (1,771 ﷼) | 8,500 ﷼ | - 79% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 533,365 (3,174 ﷼) | 1,833 ﷼ | + 73% | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Mashhad (Iran) is 24% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 36,513 (217 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | - 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 98,459 (586 ﷼) | 2,528 ﷼ | - 77% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 1,905 ﷼ | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 70,000 (417 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | - 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 141,615 (843 ﷼) | 876 ﷼ | - 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 127,857 (761 ﷼) | 658 ﷼ | + 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 34,316 (204 ﷼) | 432 ﷼ | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 71,758 (427 ﷼) | 275 ﷼ | + 55% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 150,678 (897 ﷼) | 869 ﷼ | + 3% | |
Entertainment | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Mashhad (Iran) is 18% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 361,191 (2,149 ﷼) | 2,885 ﷼ | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 194,054 (1,155 ﷼) | 2,667 ﷼ | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 284,569 (1,693 ﷼) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 788,352 (4,691 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | - 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 300 ﷼ | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 94,330 (561 ﷼) | 467 ﷼ | + 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 36,220,000 (215,509 ﷼) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 11 ﷼ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 618,030 (3,677 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | - 58% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 81,358 (484 ﷼) | 401 ﷼ | + 21% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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251,000 ﷼
in Aden
you would need to make just about 188,876 ﷼
(﷼ 31,743,820)
in Mashhad.
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