- Cost of Living
- Albania
- Iran
- Tirana
- Ahvaz
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tirana, Albania vs Ahvaz, Iran (using Black Market exchange rate)
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| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tirana (Albania) is 120% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ [BM] 595,487 | ﷼ [BM] 190,642 | + 212% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ [BM] 210,920 | ﷼ [BM] 132,821 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ [BM] 144,065 | ﷼ [BM] 54,872 | + 163% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ [BM] 69,373 | ﷼ [BM] 31,203 | + 122% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ [BM] 121,688 | ﷼ [BM] 84,308 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ [BM] 60,541 | ﷼ [BM] 25,128 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ [BM] 183,622 | ﷼ [BM] 71,250 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ [BM] 55,983 | ﷼ [BM] 28,947 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ [BM] 34,639 | ﷼ [BM] 20,526 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ [BM] 63,635 | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ [BM] 604,647 | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ [BM] 90,584 | ﷼ [BM] 23,750 | + 281% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ [BM] 41,222 | ﷼ [BM] 9,500 | + 334% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Tirana (Albania) is 99% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ [BM] 38,490,645 | ﷼ [BM] 14,847,200 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ [BM] 20,218,615 | ﷼ [BM] 12,531,400 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ [BM] 4,549,030 | ﷼ [BM] 1,000,000 | + 355% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ [BM] 25,289,476 | ﷼ [BM] 11,578,900 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ [BM] 15,137,125 | ﷼ [BM] 5,890,570 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ [BM] 3,198,378 | ﷼ [BM] 875,000 | + 266% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ [BM] 842,294 | ﷼ [BM] 368,421 | + 129% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ [BM] 25,958,625 | ﷼ [BM] 21,052,600 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ [BM] 6,722,060 | ﷼ [BM] 8,000,000 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ [BM] 409,225 | ﷼ [BM] 150,000 | + 173% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ [BM] 258,062 | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Tirana (Albania) is 68% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ [BM] 5,404,097 | ﷼ [BM] 1,315,790 | + 311% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ [BM] 2,472,674 | ﷼ [BM] 2,276,320 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ [BM] 6,622,258 | ﷼ [BM] 2,785,710 | + 138% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ [BM] 7,736,442 | ﷼ [BM] 900,000 | + 760% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Tirana (Albania) is 30% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ [BM] 1,297,870,677 | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ [BM] 97,324 | ﷼ [BM] 10,000 | + 873% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ [BM] 905,029 | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ [BM] 1,003,333 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in Tirana (Albania) is 132% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ [BM] 349,706 | ﷼ [BM] 50,000 | + 599% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ [BM] 444,646 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ [BM] 1,560,474 | ﷼ [BM] 180,000 | + 767% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ [BM] 257,514 | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ [BM] 206,444 | ﷼ [BM] 137,500 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ [BM] 243,114 | ﷼ [BM] 80,000 | + 204% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ [BM] 112,364 | ﷼ [BM] 15,000 | + 649% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ [BM] 138,986 | ﷼ [BM] 60,000 | + 132% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ [BM] 275,393 | ﷼ [BM] 100,000 | + 175% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Tirana (Albania) is 90% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ [BM] 1,379,998 | ﷼ [BM] 375,000 | + 268% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ [BM] 550,785 | ﷼ [BM] 450,000 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ [BM] 1,101,571 | ﷼ [BM] 560,000 | + 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ [BM] 2,545,075 | ﷼ [BM] 650,000 | + 292% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ [BM] 335,709 | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ [BM] 80,736 | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ [BM] 174,637 | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ [BM] 40,089,740 | ﷼ [BM] 20,000,000 | + 100% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ [BM] 19,600 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ [BM] 2,254,568 | ﷼ [BM] 553,571 | + 307% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ [BM] 171,945 | ﷼ [BM] 120,000 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 430 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tirana (Albania) is 74% more expensive than in Ahvaz (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 70,993,709
(185,489 Lek)
in Tirana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 40,700,000
in Ahvaz.
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