- Cost of Living
- Iran
- United Arab Emirates
- Arak
- Al Ain
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Cost of living in Arak, Iran compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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Arak has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
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Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arak (Iran) is 56% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 265,000 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 41 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 120,000 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 25 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 40,000 (Dirham 3.37) | Dirham 18 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 25,667 (Dirham 2.16) | Dirham 5.79 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 50,000 (Dirham 4.21) | Dirham 8 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 20,000 (Dirham 1.69) | Dirham 4.22 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 30,000 (Dirham 2.53) | Dirham 18 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 32,500 (Dirham 2.74) | Dirham 7 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 29,000 (Dirham 2.44) | Dirham 4.19 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dirham 9 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dirham 60 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 22,500 (Dirham 1.90) | Dirham 5.00 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 8,750 (Dirham 0.74) | Dirham 3.75 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Arak (Iran) is 60% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 27,500,000 (Dirham 2,318) | Dirham 6,135 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 6,750,000 (Dirham 569) | Dirham 5,609 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 533,333 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 523 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,500,000 (Dirham 295) | Dirham 5,375 | - 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,200,000 (Dirham 101) | Dirham 3,222 | - 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 550,000 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 302 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 4,000,000 (Dirham 337) | Dirham 288 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 17,000,000 (Dirham 1,433) | Dirham 1,210 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 5,000,000 (Dirham 421) | Dirham 522 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Dirham 32 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 100,000 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 26 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 65% | |||
| Clothes in Arak (Iran) is 65% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,850,000 (Dirham 156) | Dirham 195 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 543,333 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 186 | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1,875,000 (Dirham 158) | Dirham 289 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 600,000 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 351 | - 86% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Arak (Iran) is 24% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,500,000,000 (Dirham 126,412) | Dirham 80,986 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 5,667 (Dirham 0.48) | Dirham 1.74 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 180,000 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 107 | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Arak (Iran) is 26% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 75,000 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 22 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 50 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Dirham 27 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 137,500 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 15 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 105,000 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Dirham 8 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 45,000 (Dirham 3.79) | Dirham 7 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 65,000 (Dirham 5.48) | Dirham 44 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Arak (Iran) is 60% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 200,000 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 128 | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 65,000 (Dirham 5.48) | Dirham 64 | - 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 500 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 700,000 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 189 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 32 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 50,000 (Dirham 4.21) | Dirham 19 | - 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 28 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 750 (Dirham 0.06) | Dirham 0.35 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 450,000 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 238 | - 84% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Dirham 9 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 75 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 12, 2018.
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Cost of living in Arak (Iran) is 52% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 17,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 8,133
(﷼ 96,507,989)
in Arak.
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