- Cost of Living
- Iran
- United Arab Emirates
- Arak
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Arak, Iran compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arak (Iran) is 44% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 250,000 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 29 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 120,000 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 23 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 40,000 (Dirham 4.52) | Dirham 19 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 26,000 (Dirham 2.94) | Dirham 5.68 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 50,000 (Dirham 5.65) | Dirham 8 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 20,000 (Dirham 2.26) | Dirham 4.25 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 30,000 (Dirham 3.39) | Dirham 18 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 32,500 (Dirham 3.67) | Dirham 7 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 29,000 (Dirham 3.28) | Dirham 4.19 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 22,000 (Dirham 2.49) | Dirham 8 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 300,000 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 60 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 22,500 (Dirham 2.54) | Dirham 4.87 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 8,750 (Dirham 0.99) | Dirham 2.95 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Arak (Iran) is 55% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 13,184,300 (Dirham 1,490) | Dirham 5,414 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 6,750,000 (Dirham 763) | Dirham 5,032 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 533,333 (Dirham 60) | Dirham 487 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,500,000 (Dirham 396) | Dirham 5,156 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,200,000 (Dirham 136) | Dirham 3,212 | - 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 550,000 (Dirham 62) | Dirham 203 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 4,000,000 (Dirham 452) | Dirham 317 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 17,000,000 (Dirham 1,921) | Dirham 1,195 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 5,000,000 (Dirham 565) | Dirham 497 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Dirham 32 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 100,000 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 22 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Arak (Iran) is 53% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,850,000 (Dirham 209) | Dirham 195 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 543,333 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 186 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1,875,000 (Dirham 212) | Dirham 271 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 600,000 (Dirham 68) | Dirham 233 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Arak (Iran) is 4% 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 169,537) | Dirham 86,029 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 5,667 (Dirham 0.64) | Dirham 1.75 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 180,000 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 107 | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Arak (Iran) is 17% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 75,000 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 22 | - 62% | |
| 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 16) | Dirham 15 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 105,000 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 20 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Dirham 8 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 45,000 (Dirham 5.09) | Dirham 7 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 65,000 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 44 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Arak (Iran) is 67% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 200,000 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 131 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 65,000 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 64 | - 88% | |
| 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 79) | Dirham 219 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 25,000 (Dirham 2.83) | Dirham 27 | - 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 50,000 (Dirham 5.65) | Dirham 17 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 26 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 1,675,000 (Dirham 189) | Dirham 550 | - 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 750 (Dirham 0.08) | Dirham 0.35 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 450,000 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 217 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Dirham 9 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 71 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2017.
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Cost of living in Arak (Iran) is 44% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 15,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 8,379
(﷼ 74,130,649)
in Arak.
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