- 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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Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arak (Iran) is 51% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 250,000 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 41 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 120,000 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 23 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 40,000 (Dirham 4.29) | Dirham 18 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 26,000 (Dirham 2.79) | Dirham 5.23 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 50,000 (Dirham 5.36) | Dirham 8 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 20,000 (Dirham 2.14) | Dirham 4.25 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 30,000 (Dirham 3.22) | Dirham 18 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 32,500 (Dirham 3.49) | Dirham 7 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 29,000 (Dirham 3.11) | Dirham 4.19 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 22,000 (Dirham 2.36) | Dirham 8 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 300,000 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 60 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 22,500 (Dirham 2.41) | Dirham 5.00 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 8,750 (Dirham 0.94) | Dirham 3.17 | - 70% | |
| 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 | ﷼ 13,184,300 (Dirham 1,414) | Dirham 5,414 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 6,750,000 (Dirham 724) | Dirham 5,609 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 533,333 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 388 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,500,000 (Dirham 375) | Dirham 5,375 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,200,000 (Dirham 129) | Dirham 3,212 | - 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 550,000 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 203 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 4,000,000 (Dirham 429) | Dirham 317 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 17,000,000 (Dirham 1,823) | Dirham 1,125 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 5,000,000 (Dirham 536) | Dirham 497 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Dirham 32 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 100,000 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 24 | - 55% | |
| 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 198) | Dirham 195 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 543,333 (Dirham 58) | Dirham 186 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1,875,000 (Dirham 201) | Dirham 271 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 600,000 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 233 | - 72% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Arak (Iran) is 7% 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 160,859) | Dirham 85,506 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 5,667 (Dirham 0.61) | Dirham 1.75 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 180,000 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 107 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Arak (Iran) is 19% 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 | - 64% | |
| 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 15) | Dirham 15 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 105,000 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 20 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Dirham 8 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 45,000 (Dirham 4.83) | Dirham 7 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 65,000 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 44 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Arak (Iran) is 58% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 200,000 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 131 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 65,000 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 61 | - 89% | |
| 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 75) | Dirham 219 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 25,000 (Dirham 2.68) | Dirham 26 | - 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 50,000 (Dirham 5.36) | Dirham 18 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 26 | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 750 (Dirham 0.08) | Dirham 0.35 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 450,000 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 217 | - 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Dirham 9 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 73 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2017.
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Cost of living in Arak (Iran) is 47% 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 9,027
(﷼ 84,179,455)
in Arak.
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