- Cost of Living
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- United Arab Emirates
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Cost of living in Arak, Iran compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arak (Iran) is 59% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 265,000 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 51 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 120,000 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 26 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 40,000 (Dirham 3.49) | Dirham 17 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 25,667 (Dirham 2.24) | Dirham 6 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 50,000 (Dirham 4.36) | Dirham 9 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 20,000 (Dirham 1.74) | Dirham 5.00 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 30,000 (Dirham 2.62) | Dirham 19 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 32,500 (Dirham 2.84) | Dirham 8 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 29,000 (Dirham 2.53) | Dirham 4.35 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dirham 11 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dirham 60 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 22,500 (Dirham 1.96) | Dirham 5.00 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 8,750 (Dirham 0.76) | Dirham 3.95 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Arak (Iran) is 58% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 27,500,000 (Dirham 2,399) | Dirham 6,248 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 6,750,000 (Dirham 589) | Dirham 5,609 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 533,333 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 537 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,500,000 (Dirham 305) | Dirham 5,146 | - 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 349) | Dirham 282 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 17,000,000 (Dirham 1,483) | Dirham 1,167 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 5,000,000 (Dirham 436) | Dirham 517 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Dirham 32 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 100,000 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 28 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 64% | |||
| Clothes in Arak (Iran) is 64% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,850,000 (Dirham 161) | Dirham 203 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 543,333 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 191 | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1,875,000 (Dirham 164) | Dirham 284 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 600,000 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 290 | - 82% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Arak (Iran) is 21% 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 130,853) | Dirham 81,667 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 5,667 (Dirham 0.49) | Dirham 1.78 | - 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 180,000 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 104 | - 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Arak (Iran) is 30% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 75,000 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 19 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dirham 50 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 149 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Dirham 37 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 137,500 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 19 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 105,000 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 24 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Dirham 9 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 45,000 (Dirham 3.93) | Dirham 10 | - 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 65,000 (Dirham 5.67) | Dirham 43 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Arak (Iran) is 61% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 200,000 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 152 | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 65,000 (Dirham 5.67) | Dirham 67 | - 92% | |
| 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 200 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 31 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 50,000 (Dirham 4.36) | Dirham 21 | - 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 26 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 750 (Dirham 0.07) | Dirham 0.38 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 450,000 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 250 | - 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 151 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 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 19,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 9,172
(﷼ 105,136,578)
in Arak.
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