- Cost of Living
- Iran
- United States
- Ardabil
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ardabil, Iran compared to Akron, Ohio, United States

Currency:
Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Ardabil (Iran) is 62% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 130,000 ($3.10) | $13 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 136,471 ($3.25) | $7 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 96,765 ($2.30) | $4.41 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 23,529 ($0.56) | $0.85 | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 78,824 ($1.88) | $2.58 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 27,500 ($0.65) | $3.45 | - 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 215,000 ($5.12) | $5.74 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 30,000 ($0.71) | $3.12 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 16,000 ($0.38) | $1.64 | - 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $2.75 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $13 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 31,000 ($0.74) | $1.83 | - 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 11,000 ($0.26) | $1.55 | - 83% | |
Housing | - 66% | |||
Housing in Ardabil (Iran) is 66% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 12,166,700 ($290) | $1,022 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 4,500,000 ($107) | $769 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 7,000,000 ($167) | $158 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 8,000,000 ($190) | $885 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 5,000,000 ($119) | $563 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 800,000 ($19) | $99 | - 81% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 275,000 ($7) | $32 | - 79% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 40,000,000 ($952) | $356 | + 167% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11,500,000 ($274) | $85 | + 224% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 150,000 ($3.57) | $8 | - 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 50,000 ($1.19) | $15 | - 92% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Ardabil (Iran) is 22% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,000,000 ($24) | $38 | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,100,000 ($26) | $36 | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,250,000 ($101) | $70 | + 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,250,000 ($54) | $95 | - 44% | |
Transportation | - 45% | |||
Transportation in Ardabil (Iran) is 45% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,000,000,000 ($23,810) | $22,205 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 12,000 ($0.29) | $0.61 | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 300,000 ($7) | $43 | - 83% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
Personal Care | - 71% | |||
Personal Care in Ardabil (Iran) is 71% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 50,000 ($1.19) | $6 | - 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 120,000 ($2.86) | $11 | - 74% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 150,000 ($3.57) | $61 | - 94% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 200,000 ($4.76) | $7 | - 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 100,000 ($2.38) | $3.06 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 80,000 ($1.90) | $4.18 | - 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 50,000 ($1.19) | $3.23 | - 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 15,000 ($0.36) | $1.43 | - 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 140,000 ($3.33) | $16 | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 59% | |||
Entertainment in Ardabil (Iran) is 59% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 300,000 ($7) | $32 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 110,000 ($2.62) | $19 | - 86% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,000,000 ($24) | $139 | - 83% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 2,000,000 ($48) | $66 | - 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $7 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 80,000 ($1.90) | $4.41 | - 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.01 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 30,000,000 ($714) | $433 | + 65% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 1,000 ($0.02) | $0.56 | - 96% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 375,000 ($9) | $46 | - 81% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 60,000 ($1.43) | $6 | - 77% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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$3,000
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $1,257
(﷼ 52,785,154)
in Ardabil.
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