- Cost of Living
- Iran
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- Ahvaz
- Al Mansurah
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Cost of living in Ahvaz, Iran compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt

Currency:
Food | + 26% | |||
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Food in Ahvaz (Iran) is 26% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 190,642 (E£ 80) | E£ 60 | + 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 132,821 (E£ 56) | E£ 42 | + 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 54,872 (E£ 23) | E£ 28 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 31,203 (E£ 13) | E£ 11 | + 16% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 84,308 (E£ 35) | E£ 13 | + 167% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 25,128 (E£ 11) | E£ 5.42 | + 95% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 71,250 (E£ 30) | E£ 13 | + 125% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 28,947 (E£ 12) | E£ 18 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 20,526 (E£ 9) | E£ 6 | + 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | E£ 25 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 23,750 (E£ 10) | E£ 8 | + 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 9,500 (E£ 3.99) | E£ 3.73 | + 7% | |
Housing | + 10% | |||
Housing in Ahvaz (Iran) is 10% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 14,847,200 (E£ 6,243) | E£ 4,000 | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 12,531,400 (E£ 5,269) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 1,000,000 (E£ 420) | E£ 350 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 11,578,900 (E£ 4,869) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 5,890,570 (E£ 2,477) | E£ 1,500 | + 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 875,000 (E£ 368) | E£ 1,000 | - 63% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 368,421 (E£ 155) | E£ 168 | - 8% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 21,052,600 (E£ 8,852) | E£ 3,000 | + 195% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 8,000,000 (E£ 3,364) | E£ 1,200 | + 180% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 150,000 (E£ 63) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | E£ 38 | - | |
Clothes | + 59% | |||
Clothes in Ahvaz (Iran) is 59% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,315,790 (E£ 553) | E£ 400 | + 38% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,276,320 (E£ 957) | E£ 533 | + 79% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2,785,710 (E£ 1,171) | E£ 857 | + 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 900,000 (E£ 378) | E£ 800 | - 53% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Ahvaz (Iran) is 1% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,000 (E£ 4.20) | E£ 3.67 | + 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 52 | - | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Ahvaz (Iran) is 4% cheaper than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 50,000 (E£ 21) | E£ 27 | - 22% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | E£ 50 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 180,000 (E£ 76) | E£ 100 | - 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | E£ 50 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 137,500 (E£ 58) | E£ 34 | + 68% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 80,000 (E£ 34) | E£ 25 | + 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 15,000 (E£ 6) | E£ 30 | - 79% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 60,000 (E£ 25) | E£ 13 | + 102% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 100,000 (E£ 42) | E£ 50 | - 16% | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Ahvaz (Iran) is 1% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 375,000 (E£ 158) | E£ 160 | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 450,000 (E£ 189) | E£ 60 | + 215% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 560,000 (E£ 235) | E£ 120 | + 96% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 650,000 (E£ 273) | E£ 350 | - 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | E£ 25 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | E£ 15 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 20,000,000 (E£ 8,410) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 553,571 (E£ 233) | E£ 300 | - 22% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 120,000 (E£ 50) | E£ 40 | + 26% | |
TOTAL | + 10% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ahvaz (Iran) is 10% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 12,074
(﷼ 28,714,943)
in Ahvaz
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 11,000
in Al Mansurah.
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