- Cost of Living
- Iran
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- Ardabil
- Albacete
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Cost of living in Ardabil, Iran compared to Albacete, Spain

Currency:
Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Ardabil (Iran) is 58% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 130,000 (€2.52) | €11 | - 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 136,471 (€2.64) | €6 | - 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 96,765 (€1.87) | €3.38 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 23,529 (€0.46) | €2.61 | - 83% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 78,824 (€1.53) | €1.93 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 27,500 (€0.53) | €1.63 | - 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 215,000 (€4.17) | €5.67 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 30,000 (€0.58) | €1.68 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 16,000 (€0.31) | €1.38 | - 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.05 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €3.38 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 31,000 (€0.60) | €1.33 | - 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 11,000 (€0.21) | €0.50 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 50% | |||
Housing in Ardabil (Iran) is 50% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 12,166,700 (€236) | €600 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 4,500,000 (€87) | €450 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 7,000,000 (€136) | €90 | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 8,000,000 (€155) | €388 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 5,000,000 (€97) | €333 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 800,000 (€16) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 275,000 (€5.33) | €30 | - 82% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 40,000,000 (€775) | €392 | + 98% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11,500,000 (€223) | €55 | + 305% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 150,000 (€2.91) | €7 | - 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 50,000 (€0.97) | €9 | - 89% | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Ardabil (Iran) is 27% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,000,000 (€19) | €75 | - 74% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,100,000 (€21) | €23 | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,250,000 (€82) | €65 | + 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,250,000 (€44) | €65 | - 33% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Ardabil (Iran) is 23% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,000,000,000 (€19,376) | €22,500 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 12,000 (€0.23) | €1.20 | - 81% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 300,000 (€5.81) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Ardabil (Iran) is 35% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 50,000 (€0.97) | €6 | - 84% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 120,000 (€2.33) | €3.00 | - 22% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 150,000 (€2.91) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 200,000 (€3.88) | €4.50 | - 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 100,000 (€1.94) | €2.50 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 80,000 (€1.55) | €3.75 | - 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 50,000 (€0.97) | €1.20 | - 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 15,000 (€0.29) | €1.50 | - 81% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 140,000 (€2.71) | €9 | - 70% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Ardabil (Iran) is 52% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 300,000 (€5.81) | €21 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 110,000 (€2.13) | €14 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,000,000 (€19) | €54 | - 64% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 2,000,000 (€39) | €32 | + 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €5.00 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 80,000 (€1.55) | €1.63 | - 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €3.32 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 30,000,000 (€581) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 1,000 (€0.02) | €0.21 | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 375,000 (€7) | €58 | - 87% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 60,000 (€1.16) | €4.30 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | - 44% |

These prices were last updated on March 31, 2018.
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Cost of living in Ardabil (Iran) is 44% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,600
in Albacete
you would need to make just about €898
(﷼ 46,359,199)
in Ardabil.
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