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Cost of living in Sanandaj, Iran compared to Akola, India

Currency:
Food | + 14% | |||
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Food in Sanandaj (Iran) is 14% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 627,939 (₨989) | ₨500 | + 98% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 223,669 (₨352) | ₨375 | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 40,469 (₨64) | ₨200 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 29,078 (₨46) | ₨44 | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 46,375 (₨73) | ₨50 | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 15,000 (₨24) | ₨33 | - 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 58,915 (₨93) | ₨90 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 38,282 (₨60) | ₨99 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 8,265 (₨13) | ₨43 | - 70% | |
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 | ﷼ 29,294 (₨46) | ₨143 | - 68% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 47,789 (₨75) | ₨38 | + 100% | |
Housing | + 154% | |||
Housing in Sanandaj (Iran) is 154% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 80,269,600 (₨126,373) | ₨25,413 | + 397% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 11,876,200 (₨18,697) | ₨17,667 | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 19,784,000 (₨31,147) | ₨6,525 | + 377% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 38,143,700 (₨60,052) | ₨15,137 | + 297% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 23,762,500 (₨37,411) | ₨10,000 | + 274% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨10,000 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 685,881 (₨1,080) | ₨1,000 | + 8% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 28,880,700 (₨45,469) | ₨25,500 | + 78% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 6,102,370 (₨9,607) | ₨6,000 | + 60% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 211,694 (₨333) | ₨150 | + 122% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 119,307 (₨188) | ₨900 | - 79% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Sanandaj (Iran) is 3% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,244,390 (₨1,959) | ₨2,000 | - 2% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 5,640,520 (₨8,880) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,318,870 (₨6,799) | ₨4,000 | + 70% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 1,193,960 (₨1,880) | ₨4,000 | - 53% | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in Sanandaj (Iran) is 46% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,232,510,000 (₨1,940,411) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 9,972 (₨16) | ₨73 | - 79% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 500,000 (₨787) | ₨2,750 | - 71% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 105,522 (₨166) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 47% | |||
Personal Care in Sanandaj (Iran) is 47% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 56,902 (₨90) | ₨400 | - 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 68,477 (₨108) | ₨200 | - 46% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 382,137 (₨602) | ₨500 | + 20% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 35,000 (₨55) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 183,806 (₨289) | ₨80 | + 262% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 154,227 (₨243) | ₨160 | + 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 84,044 (₨132) | ₨60 | + 121% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 115,036 (₨181) | ₨20 | + 806% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 81,164 (₨128) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Sanandaj (Iran) is 9% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 511,635 (₨805) | ₨385 | + 109% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 138,973 (₨219) | ₨293 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 400,000 (₨630) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 592,470 (₨933) | ₨500 | + 87% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨245 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 75,722 (₨119) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 35,000,000 (₨55,103) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 368,002 (₨579) | ₨1,000 | - 42% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 145,088 (₨228) | ₨120 | + 90% | |
TOTAL | + 22% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Sanandaj (Iran) is 22% more expensive than in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨93,795
(﷼ 59,576,906)
in Sanandaj
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨77,000
in Akola.
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