- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Australia
- Sanandaj
- Albury
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sanandaj, Iran compared to Albury, Australia

Currency:
Food | + 0% | |||
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Food in Sanandaj (Iran) is 0% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 627,939 (AU$19) | AU$17 | + 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 223,669 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 40,469 (AU$1.25) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 29,078 (AU$0.90) | AU$1.50 | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 46,375 (AU$1.44) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 15,000 (AU$0.46) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 58,915 (AU$1.82) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 38,282 (AU$1.18) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 8,265 (AU$0.26) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 29,294 (AU$0.91) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 47,789 (AU$1.48) | - | - | |
Housing | - 7% | |||
Housing in Sanandaj (Iran) is 7% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 80,269,600 (AU$2,484) | AU$1,271 | + 95% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 11,876,200 (AU$368) | AU$2,559 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 19,784,000 (AU$612) | AU$645 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 38,143,700 (AU$1,180) | AU$1,290 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 23,762,500 (AU$735) | AU$860 | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | AU$215 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 685,881 (AU$21) | AU$55 | - 61% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 28,880,700 (AU$894) | AU$668 | + 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 6,102,370 (AU$189) | AU$100 | + 89% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 211,694 (AU$7) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 119,307 (AU$3.69) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Sanandaj (Iran) is 19% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,244,390 (AU$39) | AU$100 | - 61% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 5,640,520 (AU$175) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,318,870 (AU$134) | AU$90 | + 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 1,193,960 (AU$37) | AU$150 | - 75% | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Sanandaj (Iran) is 2% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 1,232,510,000 (AU$38,140) | AU$25,000 | + 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 9,972 (AU$0.31) | AU$1.31 | - 76% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 500,000 (AU$15) | AU$20 | - 23% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 105,522 (AU$3.27) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in Sanandaj (Iran) is 14% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 56,902 (AU$1.76) | AU$15 | - 88% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 68,477 (AU$2.12) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 382,137 (AU$12) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 35,000 (AU$1.08) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 183,806 (AU$5.69) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 154,227 (AU$4.77) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 84,044 (AU$2.60) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 115,036 (AU$3.56) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 81,164 (AU$2.51) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Sanandaj (Iran) is 52% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 511,635 (AU$16) | AU$47 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 138,973 (AU$4.30) | AU$33 | - 87% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 400,000 (AU$12) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 592,470 (AU$18) | AU$100 | - 82% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | AU$16 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 75,722 (AU$2.34) | AU$5.00 | - 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | AU$4.00 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 35,000,000 (AU$1,083) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 368,002 (AU$11) | AU$52 | - 78% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 145,088 (AU$4.49) | AU$20 | - 78% | |
TOTAL | - 14% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sanandaj (Iran) is 14% cheaper than in Albury (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
AU$4,000
in Albury
you would need to make just about AU$3,421
(﷼ 110,550,985)
in Sanandaj.
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