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Cost of living in Birjand, Iran compared to Ahmedabad, India

Currency:
Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Birjand (Iran) is 19% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨120 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | ₨170 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 20,000 (₨32) | ₨94 | - 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 7,000 (₨11) | ₨52 | - 79% | |
12 eggs, large | - | ₨58 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨35 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 20,000 (₨32) | ₨152 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 17,000 (₨27) | ₨109 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 8,000 (₨13) | ₨42 | - 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨123 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨425 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 12,000 (₨19) | ₨71 | - 73% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 5,000 (₨8) | ₨26 | - 69% | |
Housing | - 14% | |||
Housing in Birjand (Iran) is 14% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,800,000 (₨6,054) | ₨18,300 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ₨13,182 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 500,000 (₨797) | ₨3,417 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨8,000 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨5,227 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨1,708 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 300,000 (₨478) | ₨1,044 | - 54% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 10,000,000 (₨15,931) | ₨34,369 | - 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,214 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨370 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨345 | - | |
Clothes | - 52% | |||
Clothes in Birjand (Iran) is 52% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨1,900 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 50,000 (₨80) | ₨1,720 | - 95% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1,200,000 (₨1,912) | ₨3,011 | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 250,000 (₨398) | ₨2,125 | - 81% | |
Transportation | - 14% | |||
Transportation in Birjand (Iran) is 14% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨600,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 7,000 (₨11) | ₨73 | - 85% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 400,000 (₨637) | ₨300 | + 112% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨216 | - | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Birjand (Iran) is 13% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 250,000 (₨398) | ₨94 | + 322% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨347 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨940 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 45,000 (₨72) | ₨307 | - 77% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨152 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨192 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 28,000 (₨45) | ₨164 | - 73% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 15,000 (₨24) | ₨73 | - 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 30,000 (₨48) | ₨360 | - 87% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Birjand (Iran) is 16% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 200,000 (₨319) | ₨720 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 40,000 (₨64) | ₨400 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,366 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨500 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨529 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨61 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨100 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨40,632 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨0.94 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 150,000 (₨239) | ₨1,121 | - 79% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25,000 (₨40) | ₨120 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Birjand (Iran) is 18% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨51,000
in Ahmedabad
you would need to make just about ₨42,071
(﷼ 26,408,937)
in Birjand.
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