- Cost of Living
- Iran
- United States
- Gorgan
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gorgan, Iran compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Currency:
Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Gorgan (Iran) is 45% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 304,348 ($7) | $10 | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 118,857 ($2.83) | $7 | - 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 37,257 ($0.89) | $3.25 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 20,000 ($0.48) | $0.72 | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 225,000 ($5.36) | $2.60 | + 106% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 30,000 ($0.71) | $2.49 | - 71% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 55,429 ($1.32) | $4.93 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 38,286 ($0.91) | $3.00 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 15,217 ($0.36) | $1.22 | - 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $1.75 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $8 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 21,714 ($0.52) | $1.82 | - 72% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 12,851 ($0.31) | $1.81 | - 83% | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in Gorgan (Iran) is 35% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 15,000,000 ($357) | $1,164 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $992 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 300,000 ($7) | $138 | - 95% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $806 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $650 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $117 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $36 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | $434 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $134 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $8 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 30,000 ($0.71) | $18 | - 96% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Gorgan (Iran) is 15% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | $40 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $44 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 1,000,000 ($24) | $68 | - 65% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 500,000 ($12) | $93 | - 87% | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Gorgan (Iran) is 7% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $20,708 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 9,120 ($0.22) | $0.59 | - 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | $28 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in Gorgan (Iran) is 14% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $5.08 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $22 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $87 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $6 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 40,000 ($0.95) | $3.78 | - 75% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.71 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $2.34 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.95 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $16 | - | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Gorgan (Iran) is 44% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 100,000 ($2.38) | $37 | - 93% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 50,000 ($1.19) | $22 | - 95% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $114 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 400,000 ($10) | $40 | - 76% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $9 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 30,000 ($0.71) | $3.97 | - 82% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $4.00 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $435 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.10 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 500,000 ($12) | $35 | - 66% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 400,000 ($10) | $7 | + 34% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Gorgan (Iran) is 31% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,800
in Albuquerque, New Mexico
you would need to make just about $2,612
(﷼ 109,706,383)
in Gorgan.
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