- 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 | - 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 | ﷼ 250,000 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 41 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 120,000 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 25 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 40,000 (Dirham 3.50) | Dirham 18 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 26,000 (Dirham 2.27) | Dirham 5.79 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 50,000 (Dirham 4.37) | Dirham 8 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 20,000 (Dirham 1.75) | Dirham 4.22 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 30,000 (Dirham 2.62) | Dirham 18 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 32,500 (Dirham 2.84) | Dirham 7 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 29,000 (Dirham 2.54) | Dirham 4.19 | - 39% | |
| 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 1.97) | Dirham 5.00 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 8,750 (Dirham 0.77) | Dirham 3.75 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Arak (Iran) is 62% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 17,000,000 (Dirham 1,487) | Dirham 6,135 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 6,750,000 (Dirham 590) | Dirham 5,609 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 533,333 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 523 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,500,000 (Dirham 306) | Dirham 5,375 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,200,000 (Dirham 105) | Dirham 3,222 | - 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 550,000 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 302 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 4,000,000 (Dirham 350) | Dirham 288 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 17,000,000 (Dirham 1,487) | Dirham 1,210 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 5,000,000 (Dirham 437) | Dirham 522 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Dirham 32 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 100,000 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 26 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 63% | |||
| Clothes in Arak (Iran) is 63% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,850,000 (Dirham 162) | Dirham 195 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 543,333 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 186 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1,875,000 (Dirham 164) | Dirham 289 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 600,000 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 351 | - 85% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Arak (Iran) is 20% 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 131,168) | Dirham 80,986 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 5,667 (Dirham 0.50) | Dirham 1.74 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 180,000 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 107 | - 85% | |
| 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 7) | Dirham 22 | - 70% | |
| 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 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 105,000 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Dirham 8 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 45,000 (Dirham 3.94) | Dirham 7 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 65,000 (Dirham 5.68) | Dirham 44 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Arak (Iran) is 59% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 200,000 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 128 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 65,000 (Dirham 5.68) | 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 61) | Dirham 189 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 32 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 50,000 (Dirham 4.37) | 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 0.07) | Dirham 0.35 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 450,000 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 238 | - 83% | |
| 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 71 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2018.
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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 8,176
(﷼ 93,495,750)
in Arak.
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