- Cost of Living
- Iran
- United Arab Emirates
- Bushehr
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bushehr, Iran compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bushehr (Iran) is 7% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 256,180 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 29 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 256,180 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 23 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 48,708 (Dirham 5.48) | Dirham 19 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 31,904 (Dirham 3.59) | Dirham 5.68 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 94,944 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 25,000 (Dirham 2.81) | Dirham 4.25 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 100,843 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 18 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 66,292 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 21,573 (Dirham 2.43) | Dirham 4.19 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 30,000 (Dirham 3.37) | Dirham 8 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 1,200,000 (Dirham 135) | Dirham 60 | + 125% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 41,573 (Dirham 4.68) | Dirham 4.87 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 19,382 (Dirham 2.18) | Dirham 2.95 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Bushehr (Iran) is 16% 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 5,715) | Dirham 5,414 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 30,495,000 (Dirham 3,429) | Dirham 5,032 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 500,000 (Dirham 56) | Dirham 487 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 50,455,000 (Dirham 5,674) | Dirham 5,156 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 30,273,000 (Dirham 3,404) | Dirham 3,212 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,000,000 (Dirham 112) | Dirham 203 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 5,000,000 (Dirham 562) | Dirham 317 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 100,000,000 (Dirham 11,245) | Dirham 1,195 | + 841% | |
| 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 22 | - | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Bushehr (Iran) is 25% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,500,000 (Dirham 169) | Dirham 195 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,000,000 (Dirham 112) | Dirham 186 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2,764,040 (Dirham 311) | Dirham 271 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,314,600 (Dirham 260) | Dirham 233 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Bushehr (Iran) is 40% 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 168,679) | Dirham 86,029 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 14,382 (Dirham 1.62) | Dirham 1.75 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dirham 107 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Bushehr (Iran) is 18% 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 17) | Dirham 50 | - 66% | |
| 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 5.62) | Dirham 20 | - 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 80,000 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Dirham 7 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 150,000 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 44 | - 61% | |
| 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 56) | Dirham 131 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 80,000 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 64 | - 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 112) | Dirham 219 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 27 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 120,000 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 17 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 26 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | Dirham 550 | - | |
| 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 169) | Dirham 217 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Dirham 9 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 86 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bushehr (Iran) is 5% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 16,796
(﷼ 149,357,860)
in Bushehr
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 16,000
in Al Ain.
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