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Cost of living in Iranshahr, Iran vs Akola, India

Currency:
Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Iranshahr (Iran) is 18% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨500 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | ₨375 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 46,750 (₨79) | ₨200 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 21,000 (₨35) | ₨44 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 42,500 (₨72) | ₨50 | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 16,333 (₨28) | ₨33 | - 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 70,000 (₨118) | ₨90 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 27,750 (₨47) | ₨99 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 13,750 (₨23) | ₨43 | - 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨165 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨300 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 24,333 (₨41) | ₨143 | - 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 21,667 (₨37) | ₨38 | - 3% | |
Housing | + 9% | |||
Housing in Iranshahr (Iran) is 9% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 27,000,000 (₨45,616) | ₨25,413 | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ₨17,667 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 400,000 (₨676) | ₨6,525 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨15,137 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨10,000 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨10,000 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 1,000,000 (₨1,689) | ₨1,000 | + 69% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 18,000,000 (₨30,410) | ₨25,500 | + 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨6,000 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨150 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨900 | - | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Iranshahr (Iran) is 2% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,100,000 (₨1,858) | ₨2,000 | - 7% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,000,000 (₨1,689) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2,000,000 (₨3,379) | ₨4,000 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨4,000 | - | |
Transportation | - 52% | |||
Transportation in Iranshahr (Iran) is 52% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,000 (₨17) | ₨74 | - 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 275,000 (₨465) | ₨2,750 | - 83% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Iranshahr (Iran) is 9% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 24,000 (₨41) | ₨400 | - 90% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨200 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨500 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨80 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨160 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨60 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨20 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Iranshahr (Iran) is 6% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 250,000 (₨422) | ₨385 | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 140,000 (₨237) | ₨293 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 300,000 (₨507) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 500,000 (₨845) | ₨500 | + 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨245 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 800,000 (₨1,352) | ₨1,000 | + 35% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨120 | - | |
TOTAL | - 16% |

These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iranshahr (Iran) is 16% cheaper than in Akola (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨76,000
in Akola
you would need to make just about ₨63,493
(﷼ 37,581,788)
in Iranshahr.
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