- Cost of Living
- Iran
- United Arab Emirates
- Bushehr
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bushehr, Iran compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
WARNING!
Bushehr has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
You can also get this comparison using the parallel street rate in Bushehr.
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bushehr (Iran) is 14% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 256,180 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 37 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 256,180 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 23 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 48,708 (Dirham 5.34) | Dirham 18 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 31,904 (Dirham 3.50) | Dirham 5.23 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 94,944 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 25,000 (Dirham 2.74) | Dirham 4.25 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 100,843 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 18 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 66,292 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 21,573 (Dirham 2.36) | Dirham 4.19 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 30,000 (Dirham 3.29) | Dirham 8 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 1,200,000 (Dirham 132) | Dirham 60 | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 41,573 (Dirham 4.56) | Dirham 5.00 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 19,382 (Dirham 2.12) | Dirham 3.17 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Bushehr (Iran) is 10% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 50,825,000 (Dirham 5,570) | Dirham 5,414 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 30,495,000 (Dirham 3,342) | Dirham 5,609 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 500,000 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 388 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 50,455,000 (Dirham 5,529) | Dirham 5,375 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 30,273,000 (Dirham 3,317) | Dirham 3,212 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,000,000 (Dirham 110) | Dirham 203 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 5,000,000 (Dirham 548) | Dirham 317 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 100,000,000 (Dirham 10,958) | Dirham 1,125 | + 874% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 497 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Dirham 32 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dirham 24 | - | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Bushehr (Iran) is 27% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,500,000 (Dirham 164) | Dirham 195 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,000,000 (Dirham 110) | Dirham 186 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2,764,040 (Dirham 303) | Dirham 271 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,314,600 (Dirham 254) | Dirham 233 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Bushehr (Iran) is 37% more expensive 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 164,376) | Dirham 85,506 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 14,382 (Dirham 1.58) | Dirham 1.75 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dirham 107 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Bushehr (Iran) is 19% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 22 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 150,000 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 50 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Dirham 27 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Dirham 15 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 50,000 (Dirham 5.48) | Dirham 20 | - 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 80,000 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Dirham 7 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 150,000 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 44 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Bushehr (Iran) is 29% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 500,000 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 131 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 80,000 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 61 | - 86% | |
| 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 | ﷼ 1,000,000 (Dirham 110) | Dirham 219 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 26 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 120,000 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 18 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 26 | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dirham 0.35 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,500,000 (Dirham 164) | Dirham 217 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Dirham 9 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 106 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bushehr (Iran) is about the same as in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 17,104
(﷼ 156,084,210)
in Bushehr
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 17,000
in Al Ain.
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