- Cost of Living
- Iran
- United States
- Ardabil
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ardabil, Iran compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
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Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ardabil (Iran) is 63% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 80,000 ($2.38) | $12 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 120,000 ($3.57) | $6 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 37,500 ($1.12) | $4.43 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 25,000 ($0.74) | $0.81 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 40,000 ($1.19) | $2.24 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 25,000 ($0.74) | $3.41 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 360,000 ($11) | $5.82 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 30,000 ($0.89) | $2.99 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 12,000 ($0.36) | $1.37 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $2.58 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 22,000 ($0.66) | $1.83 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 12,000 ($0.36) | $1.76 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Ardabil (Iran) is 61% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 13,250,000 ($395) | $1,248 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 4,000,000 ($119) | $819 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 7,000,000 ($209) | $157 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 8,000,000 ($238) | $885 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 5,000,000 ($149) | $563 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 800,000 ($24) | $99 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 400,000 ($12) | $33 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 40,000,000 ($1,192) | $347 | + 243% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 8,000,000 ($238) | $83 | + 186% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 50,000 ($1.49) | $8 | - 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 50,000 ($1.49) | $15 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Ardabil (Iran) is 0% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,000,000 ($30) | $38 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,200,000 ($36) | $36 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 3,500,000 ($104) | $68 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,500,000 ($74) | $94 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Ardabil (Iran) is 34% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,000,000,000 ($29,789) | $22,686 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 12,000 ($0.36) | $0.56 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 300,000 ($9) | $42 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $12 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Ardabil (Iran) is 64% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 50,000 ($1.49) | $6 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 120,000 ($3.57) | $11 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 150,000 ($4.47) | $65 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 200,000 ($5.96) | $7 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 100,000 ($2.98) | $3.01 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 80,000 ($2.38) | $4.51 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 50,000 ($1.49) | $3.23 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 15,000 ($0.45) | $1.74 | - 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 80,000 ($2.38) | $15 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Ardabil (Iran) is 53% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 300,000 ($9) | $30 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 120,000 ($3.57) | $20 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,000,000 ($30) | $138 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 2,000,000 ($60) | $64 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 1,000,000 ($30) | $7 | + 308% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 80,000 ($2.38) | $4.10 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 150,000 ($4.47) | $4.89 | - 9% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | $482 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 1,000 ($0.03) | $0.56 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 250,000 ($7) | $45 | - 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 60,000 ($1.79) | $5.92 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 235 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Ardabil (Iran) is 53% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,500
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $1,654
(﷼ 55,530,010)
in Ardabil.
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