- Cost of Living
- Iran
- United States
- Arak
- Albany, New York
- Comparison
Cost of living in Arak, Iran compared to Albany, New York, United States

Currency:
Food | - 67% | |||
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Food in Arak (Iran) is 67% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 250,000 ($5.95) | $14 | - 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 120,000 ($2.86) | $8 | - 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 40,000 ($0.95) | $3.51 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 26,000 ($0.62) | $0.87 | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 50,000 ($1.19) | $2.54 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 20,000 ($0.48) | $4.74 | - 90% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 30,000 ($0.71) | $7 | - 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 32,500 ($0.77) | $3.04 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 29,000 ($0.69) | $1.59 | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $2.08 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 22,500 ($0.54) | $1.74 | - 69% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 8,750 ($0.21) | $1.98 | - 89% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in Arak (Iran) is 55% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 17,000,000 ($405) | $1,463 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 6,750,000 ($161) | $1,143 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 533,333 ($13) | $141 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 3,500,000 ($83) | $889 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,200,000 ($29) | $731 | - 96% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 550,000 ($13) | $126 | - 90% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 4,000,000 ($95) | $44 | + 118% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 17,000,000 ($405) | $303 | + 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 5,000,000 ($119) | $130 | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $9 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 100,000 ($2.38) | $26 | - 91% | |
Clothes | - 58% | |||
Clothes in Arak (Iran) is 58% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,850,000 ($44) | $47 | - 7% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 543,333 ($13) | $41 | - 69% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1,875,000 ($45) | $82 | - 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 600,000 ($14) | $82 | - 83% | |
Transportation | - 48% | |||
Transportation in Arak (Iran) is 48% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,500,000,000 ($35,714) | $24,752 | + 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 5,667 ($0.13) | $0.67 | - 80% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 180,000 ($4.29) | $61 | - 93% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $15 | - | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Arak (Iran) is 30% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 75,000 ($1.79) | $9 | - 80% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $26 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $99 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $4.79 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 137,500 ($3.27) | $3.26 | + 0% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 105,000 ($2.50) | $5.18 | - 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.32 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 45,000 ($1.07) | $1.97 | - 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 65,000 ($1.55) | $23 | - 93% | |
Entertainment | - 65% | |||
Entertainment in Arak (Iran) is 65% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 200,000 ($4.76) | $47 | - 90% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 65,000 ($1.55) | $24 | - 94% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $136 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 700,000 ($17) | $96 | - 83% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $11 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 50,000 ($1.19) | $4.38 | - 73% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $6 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 750 ($0.02) | $0.20 | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 450,000 ($11) | $40 | - 73% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $11 | - | |
TOTAL | - 56% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Arak (Iran) is 56% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,100
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $1,788
(﷼ 75,102,192)
in Arak.
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