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

Currency:
Food | - 60% | |||
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Food in Zanjan (Iran) is 60% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 73,558 ($1.75) | $13 | - 86% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 301,202 ($7) | $7 | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 78,846 ($1.88) | $4.41 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 19,940 ($0.47) | $0.85 | - 44% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 46,568 ($1.11) | $2.58 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 23,026 ($0.55) | $3.45 | - 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 76,453 ($1.82) | $5.74 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 24,933 ($0.59) | $3.12 | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 16,707 ($0.40) | $1.64 | - 76% | |
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 | ﷼ 27,644 ($0.66) | $1.83 | - 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 27,808 ($0.66) | $1.55 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 51% | |||
Housing in Zanjan (Iran) is 51% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 13,403,800 ($319) | $1,022 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 8,759,620 ($209) | $769 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 4,413,460 ($105) | $158 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 6,669,280 ($159) | $885 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 3,528,850 ($84) | $563 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 3,000,000 ($71) | $99 | - 28% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 1,545,670 ($37) | $32 | + 16% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 17,884,600 ($426) | $356 | + 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12,644,200 ($301) | $85 | + 256% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 210,577 ($5.01) | $8 | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 300,000 ($7) | $15 | - 51% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Zanjan (Iran) is 38% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,127,400 ($27) | $38 | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,048,080 ($25) | $36 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1,629,810 ($39) | $70 | - 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 1,076,920 ($26) | $95 | - 73% | |
Transportation | - 67% | |||
Transportation in Zanjan (Iran) is 67% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 210,000,000 ($5,000) | $22,205 | - 77% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,000 ($0.24) | $0.61 | - 61% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 526,552 ($13) | $43 | - 71% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
Personal Care | - 72% | |||
Personal Care in Zanjan (Iran) is 72% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 34,135 ($0.81) | $6 | - 87% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 40,000 ($0.95) | $11 | - 91% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 300,000 ($7) | $61 | - 88% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 184,135 ($4.38) | $7 | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 51,442 ($1.22) | $3.06 | - 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 82,981 ($1.98) | $4.18 | - 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 68,269 ($1.63) | $3.23 | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 75,289 ($1.79) | $1.43 | + 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 84,135 ($2.00) | $16 | - 87% | |
Entertainment | - 63% | |||
Entertainment in Zanjan (Iran) is 63% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 301,346 ($7) | $32 | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 83,694 ($1.99) | $19 | - 90% | |
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 | ﷼ 881,731 ($21) | $66 | - 68% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $7 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 36,779 ($0.88) | $4.41 | - 80% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.01 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 25,000,000 ($595) | $433 | + 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 1,500 ($0.04) | $0.56 | - 94% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 400,000 ($10) | $46 | - 79% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 181,010 ($4.31) | $6 | - 31% | |
TOTAL | - 59% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Zanjan (Iran) is 59% 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 $1,186
(﷼ 49,812,575)
in Zanjan.
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