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Cost of living in Saqqez, Iran vs Akola, India

Currency:
Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in Saqqez (Iran) is 16% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 150,000 (₨254) | ₨500 | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 250,000 (₨424) | ₨375 | + 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 75,000 (₨127) | ₨200 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 25,000 (₨42) | ₨44 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 80,000 (₨136) | ₨50 | + 171% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 30,000 (₨51) | ₨33 | + 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 125,000 (₨212) | ₨90 | + 135% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 45,000 (₨76) | ₨99 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 25,000 (₨42) | ₨43 | - 2% | |
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 | ﷼ 30,000 (₨51) | ₨143 | - 65% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 20,000 (₨34) | ₨38 | - 10% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Saqqez (Iran) is 18% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 8,500,000 (₨14,400) | ₨25,413 | - 43% | |
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 | ﷼ 2,500,000 (₨4,235) | ₨6,525 | - 35% | |
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 | ﷼ 1,500,000 (₨2,541) | ₨10,000 | - 75% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 600,000 (₨1,016) | ₨1,000 | + 2% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 20,000,000 (₨33,882) | ₨25,500 | + 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10,000,000 (₨16,941) | ₨6,000 | + 182% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 150,000 (₨254) | ₨150 | + 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 100,000 (₨169) | ₨900 | - 81% | |
Clothes | + 28% | |||
Clothes in Saqqez (Iran) is 28% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 2,500,000 (₨4,235) | ₨2,000 | + 112% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,500,000 (₨4,235) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 5,500,000 (₨9,317) | ₨4,000 | + 133% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,500,000 (₨4,235) | ₨4,000 | + 6% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Saqqez (Iran) is 40% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 850,000,000 (₨1,439,975) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 15,000 (₨25) | ₨74 | - 66% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 600,000 (₨1,016) | ₨2,750 | - 63% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 30% | |||
Personal Care in Saqqez (Iran) is 30% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨400 | - | |
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.) | ﷼ 150,000 (₨254) | ₨80 | + 218% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 150,000 (₨254) | ₨160 | + 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 25,000 (₨42) | ₨60 | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 120,000 (₨203) | ₨20 | + 916% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 150,000 (₨254) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Saqqez (Iran) is 15% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 350,000 (₨593) | ₨385 | + 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 400,000 (₨678) | ₨293 | + 132% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 1,000,000 (₨1,694) | ₨500 | + 239% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨245 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 50,000 (₨85) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 40,000,000 (₨67,764) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 250,000 (₨424) | ₨1,000 | - 58% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 150,000 (₨254) | ₨120 | + 112% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |

These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
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Cost of living in Saqqez (Iran) is 16% cheaper than in Akola (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨73,000
in Akola
you would need to make just about ₨61,313
(﷼ 36,192,523)
in Saqqez.
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