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

Currency:
Food | + 29% | |||
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Food in Ardabil (Iran) is 29% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 130,000 (E£ 54) | E£ 60 | - 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 136,471 (E£ 57) | E£ 42 | + 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 96,765 (E£ 40) | E£ 28 | + 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 23,529 (E£ 10) | E£ 11 | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 78,824 (E£ 33) | E£ 13 | + 149% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 27,500 (E£ 12) | E£ 5.42 | + 112% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 215,000 (E£ 90) | E£ 13 | + 575% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 30,000 (E£ 13) | E£ 18 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 16,000 (E£ 7) | E£ 6 | + 7% | |
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 | ﷼ 31,000 (E£ 13) | E£ 8 | + 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 11,000 (E£ 4.60) | E£ 3.73 | + 23% | |
Housing | + 21% | |||
Housing in Ardabil (Iran) is 21% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 12,166,700 (E£ 5,090) | E£ 4,000 | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 4,500,000 (E£ 1,883) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 7,000,000 (E£ 2,928) | E£ 350 | + 737% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 8,000,000 (E£ 3,347) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 5,000,000 (E£ 2,092) | E£ 1,500 | + 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 800,000 (E£ 335) | E£ 1,000 | - 67% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 275,000 (E£ 115) | E£ 168 | - 32% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 40,000,000 (E£ 16,733) | E£ 3,000 | + 458% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11,500,000 (E£ 4,811) | E£ 1,200 | + 301% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 150,000 (E£ 63) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 50,000 (E£ 21) | E£ 38 | - 44% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Ardabil (Iran) is 5% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,000,000 (E£ 418) | E£ 400 | + 5% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,100,000 (E£ 460) | E£ 533 | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,250,000 (E£ 1,778) | E£ 857 | + 107% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,250,000 (E£ 941) | E£ 800 | + 18% | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Ardabil (Iran) is 2% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,000,000,000 (E£ 418,333) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 12,000 (E£ 5.02) | E£ 3.67 | + 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 300,000 (E£ 126) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 52 | - | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Ardabil (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 | - 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 120,000 (E£ 50) | E£ 50 | + 0% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 150,000 (E£ 63) | E£ 100 | - 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 200,000 (E£ 84) | E£ 50 | + 67% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 100,000 (E£ 42) | E£ 34 | + 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 80,000 (E£ 33) | E£ 25 | + 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 50,000 (E£ 21) | E£ 30 | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 15,000 (E£ 6) | E£ 13 | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 140,000 (E£ 59) | E£ 50 | + 17% | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Ardabil (Iran) is 9% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 300,000 (E£ 126) | E£ 160 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 110,000 (E£ 46) | E£ 60 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,000,000 (E£ 418) | E£ 120 | + 249% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 2,000,000 (E£ 837) | E£ 350 | + 139% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | E£ 25 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 80,000 (E£ 33) | E£ 15 | + 123% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 30,000,000 (E£ 12,550) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 1,000 (E£ 0.42) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 375,000 (E£ 157) | E£ 300 | - 48% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 60,000 (E£ 25) | E£ 40 | - 37% | |
TOTAL | + 12% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ardabil (Iran) is 12% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 13,428
(﷼ 32,099,286)
in Ardabil
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Al Mansurah.
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