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

Currency:
Food | - 60% | |||
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Food in Ilam (Iran) is 60% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $13 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 45,793 ($1.09) | $7 | - 84% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 29,299 ($0.70) | $4.41 | - 84% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 19,579 ($0.47) | $0.85 | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 30,000 ($0.71) | $2.58 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 35,000 ($0.83) | $3.45 | - 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 70,000 ($1.67) | $5.74 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 40,000 ($0.95) | $3.12 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 35,000 ($0.83) | $1.64 | - 49% | |
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 | ﷼ 19,140 ($0.46) | $1.83 | - 75% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 6,066 ($0.14) | $1.55 | - 91% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Ilam (Iran) is 33% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 8,000,000 ($190) | $1,022 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $769 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 1,200,000 ($29) | $158 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $885 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $563 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $99 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 500,000 ($12) | $32 | - 62% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 17,000,000 ($405) | $356 | + 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 7,000,000 ($167) | $85 | + 97% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $8 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $15 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Ilam (Iran) is in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | $38 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $36 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $70 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $95 | - | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Ilam (Iran) is 2% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,205 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 20,875 ($0.50) | $0.61 | - 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | $43 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Ilam (Iran) is in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $6 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $11 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $61 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.06 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.18 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.23 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.43 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $16 | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Ilam (Iran) is in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $32 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | $19 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $139 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $66 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $7 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.41 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.01 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $433 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.56 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $46 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $6 | - | |
TOTAL | - 33% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Ilam (Iran) is 33% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$2,900
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $1,937
(﷼ 81,333,750)
in Ilam.
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