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

Currency:
Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in Zanjan (Iran) is 28% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 73,558 (₨115) | ₨500 | - 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 301,202 (₨471) | ₨375 | + 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 78,846 (₨123) | ₨200 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 19,940 (₨31) | ₨44 | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 46,568 (₨73) | ₨50 | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 23,026 (₨36) | ₨33 | + 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 76,453 (₨120) | ₨90 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 24,933 (₨39) | ₨99 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 16,707 (₨26) | ₨43 | - 40% | |
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 | ﷼ 27,644 (₨43) | ₨143 | - 70% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 27,808 (₨44) | ₨38 | + 15% | |
Housing | + 1% | |||
Housing in Zanjan (Iran) is 1% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 13,403,800 (₨20,970) | ₨25,413 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 8,759,620 (₨13,704) | ₨17,667 | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 4,413,460 (₨6,905) | ₨6,525 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 6,669,280 (₨10,434) | ₨15,137 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 3,528,850 (₨5,521) | ₨10,000 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 3,000,000 (₨4,694) | ₨10,000 | - 53% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 1,545,670 (₨2,418) | ₨1,000 | + 142% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 17,884,600 (₨27,980) | ₨25,500 | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12,644,200 (₨19,782) | ₨6,000 | + 230% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 210,577 (₨329) | ₨150 | + 120% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 300,000 (₨469) | ₨900 | - 48% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Zanjan (Iran) is 10% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,127,400 (₨1,764) | ₨2,000 | - 12% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,048,080 (₨1,640) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1,629,810 (₨2,550) | ₨4,000 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 1,076,920 (₨1,685) | ₨4,000 | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 45% | |||
Transportation in Zanjan (Iran) is 45% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 210,000,000 (₨328,545) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,000 (₨16) | ₨73 | - 79% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 526,552 (₨824) | ₨2,750 | - 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Zanjan (Iran) is 7% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 34,135 (₨53) | ₨400 | - 87% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 40,000 (₨63) | ₨200 | - 69% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 300,000 (₨469) | ₨500 | - 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 184,135 (₨288) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 51,442 (₨80) | ₨80 | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 82,981 (₨130) | ₨160 | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 68,269 (₨107) | ₨60 | + 78% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 75,289 (₨118) | ₨20 | + 489% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 84,135 (₨132) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Zanjan (Iran) is 8% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 301,346 (₨471) | ₨385 | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 83,694 (₨131) | ₨293 | - 55% | |
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 | ﷼ 881,731 (₨1,379) | ₨500 | + 176% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨245 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 36,779 (₨58) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 25,000,000 (₨39,113) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 1,500 (₨2.35) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 400,000 (₨626) | ₨1,000 | - 37% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 181,010 (₨283) | ₨120 | + 136% | |
TOTAL | - 21% |

These prices were last updated on January 13, 2018.
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Cost of living in Zanjan (Iran) is 21% cheaper than in Akola (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨78,000
in Akola
you would need to make just about ₨61,368
(﷼ 39,225,451)
in Zanjan.
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